Description
These Apple Cider Donuts are soft, fluffy, and packed with warm cinnamon spice and tangy apple cider flavor. Baked to perfection and coated in cinnamon sugar or drizzled with a sweet apple cider glaze, they are the perfect fall treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup apple cider (reduced for concentrated flavor)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Apple Cider Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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Reduce the Apple Cider:
- In a medium saucepan, simmer apple cider over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until reduced to ½ cup.
- Let it cool slightly before adding to the batter.
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Make the Donut Batter:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and reduced apple cider until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
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Bake the Donuts:
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Coat the Donuts in Cinnamon Sugar:
- In a shallow bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Once the donuts have cooled slightly, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
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Optional: Make the Apple Cider Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, apple cider, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze, letting any excess drip off before serving.
Notes
- Reducing the apple cider enhances the flavor, making the donuts rich and fragrant.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
- Double-coat in cinnamon sugar for an extra crispy and flavorful coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Apple cider donuts, baked donuts, fall desserts, cinnamon sugar donuts, easy homemade donuts