Ingredients
– 1 1/2 cups apple cider
– 2 cups all-purpose flour for structure and leavening
– 1 teaspoon baking soda for leavening
– 3/4 teaspoon baking powder for leavening
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to enhance taste and finish
– 1 teaspoon apple pie spice to enhance taste and finish
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg, at room temperature
– 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup milk, at room temperature for moisture and flavor
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 1 cup granulated sugar for topping
– 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping
– 3/4 teaspoon apple pie spice for topping
– 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted for topping
Instructions
1-First, reduce the apple cider by simmering 1 1/2 cups over low heat until it becomes about 1/2 cup, which takes roughly 20 minutes; cool for 10 minutes.
2-Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a donut pan.
3-In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, apple pie spice, and salt.
4-In another bowl, whisk melted butter, egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients and the reduced apple cider, mixing until the batter is smooth and thick.
5-Fill the donut pan cavities halfway with batter, using a zip-top bag with a cut corner for easy filling.
6-Bake for 10-11 minutes or until the edges and tops are lightly browned. Check doneness by pressing the top. Cool donuts for 2 minutes before removing from the pan. Re-grease the pan and bake the remaining batter.
7-Mix the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and apple pie spice in a bowl for the topping.
8-Dip the cooled donuts in melted butter, then coat generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Last Step:
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🍎 Prepare the reduced apple cider ahead of time to save overall cooking time.
🧈 Use melted butter for dipping to help the cinnamon sugar topping stick perfectly.
🍩 If you don’t have a donut pan, you can use muffin tins or mini donut pans as a substitute.
🧁 Consider using gluten-free flour blends if you need a gluten-free option.
❄️ These donuts freeze well for up to 2 months for easy future snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (for cooling reduced cider)
- Cider Reduction Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-11 minutes per batch
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg