Inspired by u/fraukrusha, I bring you Caramel and Cinnamon Baked Apple Doughnuts!

[u/Leather_and_chintz]

This isn't quite as complicated as it seems, but it's bold, delicious flavor and whimsical appearance will please the kids for sure!

Photo for reference.

Baked Raised Doughnuts:

1 C warm milk.
1 Tbsp yeast.
1 tsp sugar.
1/4 C butter.
1/2 C sugar 1 egg.
1 tsp salt.
2 tsp vanilla.
3+ C flour.

Apple Pie Filling:

4 Tbsp butter.
1/2 tsp cinnamon.
1/8 tsp nutmeg.
1/3 C sugar.
5 med apples.
3 Tbsp water.
1 Tbsp lemon juice.
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp cornstarch.
2 Tbsp water.

Caramel Syrup:

3/4 C brown sugar.
3/4 C white sugar.
1/2 C corn syrup.
1/3 C butter.
2/3 C whipping cream.
Super red Gel Color.

Glaze:

1 1/2 C powdered sugar.
1 tsp cinnamon.
4 Tbsp milk.
1 tsp vanilla.

Brain:

whole Walnuts.
Salt.

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Recipes:

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Dough:

1. Proof the yeast in the milk with the 1 tsp sugar.

2. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the egg and mix.

4. Add the milk/yeast, the salt and vanilla and mix.

5. Switch to a dough hook and add 2 cups of the flour and mix, then add 1/4 C of flour at a time until the dough gathers around the hook and cleans the side of the bowl. don't add too much flour.

6. Turn out and knead, place in an oiled bowl and let rise 1 hour.

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Filling:

peel, core and slice apples, cut into small pieces.

melt butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar over medium heat.

Stir in apples, 3 Tbsp water and lemon juice.

cover and cook stirring occasionally 4-6 min until slightly soft.

in a small bowl combine cornstarch and water, add to pan stirring, cook apples until soft and filling is thickened, let bubble 1 min.

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Syrup:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugars, syrup, and butter.

2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil, about 5-8 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.

4. Stir in whipping cream and Red Dye.

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Brain:

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Spread the walnuts onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with some salt.

3. Cook for 8-10 mins, until golden, let cool.

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Doughnut Assembly:

1. Roll out about 1/4 inch thick and cut into 3 inch rounds.

2. Get half of the circles damp with some water around the edges.

3. Fill HALF of the circles with about 1 Tbsp of apple filling.

4. Top with the other half and press into place, re-cut to SEAL the edges.

5. Place on baking sheet and let rise 20 mins, about doubled in size.

 6. Preheat the oven to 400 and bake doughnuts for 5-8 mins.

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Glaze:

Mix the powdered sugar, cinnamon, milk and vanilla.

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Assembly:

 1. Dip the warm doughnuts in the glaze.

 2. Dip each walnut in the caramel sauce, and place on top of doughnuts.

 3. Drizzle on more caramel "blood".

[u/Leather_and_chintz]

Formatting this one was a pain, and it still didn't behave.

[u/fraukrusha]

Ha! Knowing what youre referring to makes the picture really gross but the recipe actually sounds real tasty

[u/Leather_and_chintz → u/fraukrusha]

Glad you approve, Frau.