1 Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).

2 Peel, core and finely dice the apples.

3 Melt butter in a pan, add apples, brown sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon; cook 5–7 minutes until tender.

4 Roll out puff pastry and cut out donut shapes with a donut cutter or two round cutters.

5 Place a teaspoon of apple filling on each bottom ring, cover with a top ring and press edges to seal.

6 Brush each donut with beaten egg for shine.

7 Bake on a lined tray for 12–15 minutes until golden and puffed.

8 Mix granulated sugar with a little cinnamon and melt a knob of butter; brush warm donuts with butter then toss in cinnamon sugar.

9 Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.