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.
Servings: 12
Cost: $3.65, $0.30 per Servings
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 1 ½ cup Apple Cider
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ¾ tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Butter melted
- 1 Large Egg
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Sugar
- ½ milk room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Topping:
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp Nutmeg
- 6 Tbsp Butter melted
Instructions
For the Donuts:
- Pour 1½ cups apple cider into a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat. 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.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, ½ cup brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar until well combined. Whisk in 1 tablespoon melted butter. Add the cooled reduced apple cider, ½ cup room-temperature milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
- 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:
- In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ? teaspoon ground nutmeg. Place 6 tablespoons melted butter in a separate shallow 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
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
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
