"Sticky, sweet, with a touch of apple-y tartness, these doughnuts are everything we know and love about caramel apples. They're moist, cakey, and the ideal sweet and salty fall treat to enjoy alongside a cup of hot tea or coffee...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached Pastry Flour or 1 cup + 2 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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2 tablespoons buttermilk powder
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/4 teaspoons Apple Pie Spice
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1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 cup peeled and 1/4"-diced Granny Smith apple (about 1 medium)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons boiled cider
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1/3 cup water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup solid caramel (cut from a block)
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1 to 2 tablespoons milk
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sea salt, to sprinkle on top