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
Turn out and knead, place in an oiled bowl and let rise 1 hour
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
Donut Assembly
Roll out about 1/4 inch thick and cut into 3 inch rounds
Get half of the circles damp with some water around the edges
Fill HALF of the circles with about 1 Tbsp of apple filling
Top with the other half and press into place, re-cut to SEAL the edges
Place on baking sheet and let rise 20 mins, about doubled in size