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Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Delicious baked donuts infused with apple cider, warm spices, and a sweet cinnamon sugar coating – a perfect treat for autumn and beyond.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the donuts
  • 2 cups apple cider Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Whole wheat can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg Can add additional spices if desired.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk Can be substituted with plant-based milk to make vegan.
  • 2 units eggs Can be substituted with flax eggs for vegan version.
  • 4 tbsp melted butter Can use vegan butter alternative.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the coating
  • 1/2 cup sugar For coating.
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon For coating.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan.
  2. In a saucepan, simmer the apple cider until it's reduced to about 1/2 cup. Let that cool.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In another bowl, mix the sugars, milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and the reduced cider.
  5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. A few lumps are fine.
  6. Fill your donut pan cavities about 3/4 full.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12-14 minutes.
  2. While the donuts bake, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
  3. After removing them from the oven, dip each donut in melted butter and then coat with the sugar mixture.

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience, and enjoy with coffee or tea. Can drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze for up to a month.