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Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

Apple cider donut recipe is the perfect treat for Fall. Each bite is soft and delicious and topped with the best cinnamon sugar mixture.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Cool
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 287 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • For the donuts:
  • 1 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 milk room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the topping:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 6 Tbsp butter melted

Instructions

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  1. FOR THE DONUTS:
  2. Heat the apple cider in a small saucepan.  Bring the cider to a gentle boil and let the cider simmer until there is approximately 1/2 of a cup remaining in the saucepan (this should take approximately 10-20 minutes).  Remove from the heat and let cool.
  3. Then preheat an oven to 350 degrees F and spray a donut pan with a non stick cooking spray.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  5. Then in a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar and sugar until well combined.  Next whisk in the melted butter.  Then add in the apple cider from the saucepan, milk and vanilla extract until just combined (do not over mix).  The batter will be thick.
  6. Pour the mixture evenly into the donut pan filling each one about halfway full. I find that it’s easiest to use a piping bag to fill the donut pan or place the batter in a large ziplock bag and cut the corner off the bag to pipe the batter into the pan.
  7. Then bake for 10-11 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the donuts comes out clean.  Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. FOR THE TOPPING:
  9. Combine the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together in a bowl.
  10. Once the donuts have cooled slightly and can be handled.  Dip the donuts in the melted butter and then coat them with the cinnamon sugar topping mixture.
  11. Serve the donuts immediately while warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 234mg (10%) Potassium 74mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 225IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287

% Daily Value*

Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Potassium 74mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 225IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.