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Apple Cider Doughnuts

These Apple Cider Doughnuts are tender, fluffy, and bursting with warm fall spices and apple cider flavor. A cozy treat perfect for autumn mornings or festive gatherings!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Doughnuts

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup apple cider reduced by half
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preparation

  • Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until it reduces by half, about 10-15 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and the reduced apple cider until smooth and well blended.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  • Grease your doughnut pan lightly with butter or a non-stick spray.
  • Spoon the batter into the doughnut pan cavities, filling each about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Finishing

  • While the doughnuts are baking, mix the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • As soon as the doughnuts come out of the oven and are still warm, gently dip each one into melted butter and then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Place the coated doughnuts on a cooling rack to set. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Equipment

  • Doughnut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack
  • Small Bowl
  • Saucepan

Notes

  • Reduce the apple cider to concentrate flavor without adding extra liquid.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep doughnuts light and tender.
  • Coat doughnuts while warm for the cinnamon sugar to stick perfectly.
  • Store doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a day or freeze for longer storage.
  • Try substituting sugar and flour to make this recipe diet-friendly or gluten-free.