Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Spiced Caramel

Method

1. 1. To start, mix the spices together for the pumpkin spice mix and set aside.
2. 2. For the caramel, add the sugar to a saucepan along with the water and set over a medium-high heat. Once the sugar has melted, reduce the heat slightly and allow the mixture to cook steadily for about 5 - 7 minutes, without stirring, until a golden caramel forms.
3. 3. While the caramel bubbles away, add 1 teaspoon of the pumpkin spice mix and the double cream and swirl the pan to combine well. Once the cream is combined, stir in the butter and set aside to cool.
4. 4. Place the caster sugar for the spiced sugar into a dish and stir in 1 tbsp of the pumpkin spice mix, stirring to combine then set aside until needed.
5. 5. Pour the oil into a deep pot and place over a medium heat - you want the oil to reach 165°C / 330°F.
6. 6. Whilst the oil heats, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
7. 7. In a jug whisk together the buttermilk and melted butter then pour this mixture into the flour mixture and, using a fork, mix everything together until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
8. 8. With wet hands, pinch very small balls of dough up and add to the hot oil, being careful not to splash yourself as you go.
9. 9. Fry until the dough balls are golden brown on the bottom, then flip and cook on the other side. Carefully remove the donuts from the oil and place onto a baking tray lined with kitchen paper. Immediately roll the hot donuts in the spiced sugar mix, tossing them to coat completely in the sugar.
10. 10. Repeat this process until all the dough is used up and serve the donuts with the spiced caramel sauce - they are best served straight away and eaten still warm!

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