Apple Cider Donuts Recipe
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Apple Cider Donuts Recipe
Description
The Apple Cider Donuts Recipe starts by simmering apple cider until it is reduced by about three-quarters, concentrating the apple flavor. This reduction is then mixed with a dry blend of flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. The wet ingredients include brown and white sugar, melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract, combined gently to form a thick batter. The batter is portioned into a donut pan and baked at 350°F for about 10-11 minutes.
After baking, the donuts are coated in a cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar mixture applied over melted butter, creating a flavorful and slightly crisp finish. The use of warm spices alongside the apple cider reduction gives these donuts a cozy autumnal flavor. Their texture is soft yet holds shape well from baking rather than frying.
These donuts are well suited for serving at breakfast or as a sweet treat during a coffee break. They can be stored at room temperature for a couple of days or refrigerated up to five days in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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 egg large
- 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
- FOR THE DONUTS:
- 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.
- Then preheat an oven to 350 degrees F and spray a donut pan with a non stick cooking spray.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- FOR THE TOPPING:
- Combine the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together in a bowl.
- 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.
- Serve the donuts immediately while warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover donuts at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% 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.
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