Apple Cider Donuts
Soft and spiced apple cider donuts coated in cinnamon sugar – the perfect fall treat!
Equipment
- Donut Pan
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring apple cider to a boil and reduce to about 1/2 cup. Let cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, egg, and cooled reduced apple cider.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan.
- For the coating, mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush each donut with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cloves or allspice to the batter!