Description
These Baked Apple Cider Donuts are a delicious and easy fall treat. Made with real apple cider and warm spices, they’re soft, cakey, and perfect for a cozy afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 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
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Reduce Cider: Simmer apple cider in a saucepan over low heat until reduced to ½ cup. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a donut pan with nonstick spray.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, apple pie spice, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Make Batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Add reduced apple cider and whisk until smooth.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon batter into donut cavities, filling each about halfway.
- Bake: Bake for 10-11 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Coat Donuts: Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, and apple pie spice in a bowl. Dip each donut in melted butter, then coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Freeze donuts for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm up before serving.
- Apple Pie Spice: If you don’t have apple pie spice, you can make your own with cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg.
- Milk: Use any type of milk (dairy or non-dairy). For a denser crumb, use yogurt or sour cream.
- No Donut Pan? Make donut muffins in a standard muffin pan. Fill each cup ¾ full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Mini Donuts: Make mini donuts in a mini muffin pan. Fill each cup ¾ full and bake for 8-9 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
