The British JAZZ™ season is in full swing so if you’re looking to get creative with your apples this Christmas then sneak a peek at this delicious recipe for these JAZZ™ Apple Pie Doughnuts. They’re the perfect sweet treat during the busy festive season and one which adults and kids will both love!

Makes – 12 Doughnuts (plus extra JAZZ™ apple pie filling)

Recipe cost: £2.93 (24p per doughnut)

Prep time: 45 minutes, plus proving time

 

Ingredients

For the JAZZ™ Apple Pie Filling

3 JAZZ™ apples, peeled and roughly chopped

1 tbsp butter

50g sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

 

For the Doughnuts

125ml Milk

15g butter, plus extra for greasing

1 egg

250g strong white bread flour, plus extra for rolling

7g yeast sachet

¼ tsp salt

30g caster sugar

Caramel sauce, for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

Begin by making the JAZZ™ apple pie filling. Add all ingredients to a saucepan alongside a splash of water. Stir well and cook over low heat for 20-30 minutes until the apples are soft enough to mash with the back of a wooden spoon. Allow to cool slightly and blend into a smooth puree. Set aside for later.

To make the doughnuts, add the milk and butter to a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix until completely combined – around 2 minutes.

Add the egg and mix until incorporated.

Add the yeast to the bowl, followed by the flour, then the caster sugar, then salt. Knead for 10 minutes or mix with the dough hook for approx. 3 minutes until the dough is sticky but well combined and slightly transparent if stretched.

Transfer to a greased bowl, cover with cling film and set aside to prove in a warm place. Leave for 1-2 hours, dependent on the temperature, until the dough doubles in size.

Once the dough is proved, knock down onto a floured surface and cut the dough in half. Roll into two balls.

Roll each ball into long log (approx. 25cm), then cut each log into pieces and roll each into a tight ball. Place on a tray lined with baking paper and prove for a further 15 minutes.

In the meantime, heat oil for deep-frying. Once the oil reaches 180C and the doughnuts have proved, drop 3-4 balls into the oil at a time and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown, turning once or twice during cooking.

When cooked, use a piping bag to fill the doughnuts with the smooth JAZZ™ apple pie filling.

Optionally drizzle with caramel sauce to serve.