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Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Yield: 12 donuts
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These homemade Apple Cider Donuts are a perfect fall treat with their warm spices and tender crumb. Made by reducing fresh apple cider for a concentrated flavor, then baked to golden perfection and coated in cinnamon sugar, these donuts offer a delightful balance of sweetness and spice without deep frying. Ideal for a cozy breakfast or snack, they bring the comforting taste of autumn right to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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For the Donuts

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 3 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup (105 g) packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two 6-cavity donut pans with cooking spray to ensure easy release of the donuts after baking.
  2. Reduce the Apple Cider: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the apple cider to a boil. Allow it to simmer until reduced to about half a cup, which should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool completely before using in the batter.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon until evenly combined. This dry mix will give the donuts their signature spice flavor.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, dark brown sugar, and half of the granulated sugar until well blended. Add the egg and continue whisking until fully incorporated.
  5. Make the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, followed by the cooled reduced apple cider. Whisk gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the donuts.
  6. Fill the Donut Pans: Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe or spoon the batter into the prepared donut pans, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake the Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops feel dry to the touch and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove the pans from the oven and let the donuts cool for 5 minutes before carefully turning them out onto a wire rack to cool further.
  8. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix the remaining granulated sugar with 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon. While the donuts are still warm, brush each one with melted butter, then toss in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.

Notes

  • Reducing the apple cider intensifies the flavor, so do not skip the simmering step.
  • Use a piping bag for easier and neater filling of the donut pans.
  • Donuts are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute melted butter with melted coconut oil and use oil that fits your dietary restrictions.
  • If you do not have donut pans, you can try baking the batter in a muffin tin but the shape and texture may vary.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 17 g
  • Sodium: 210 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg

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