For the Doughnuts:
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm apple cider (110° to 115° F)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted until browned
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
2 Tablespoons whole milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3 cups frying oil, (I used refined coconut oil, but you may use canola or vegetable oil)
For the Apple Pie Filling:
5 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
3 and 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 and 1/2 tablespoons apple cider
1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
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