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Easy Apple Cider Donuts

Easy Apple Cider Donuts

Soft, baked apple cider donuts coated in warm cinnamon sugar. All the cozy fall flavor without deep-frying.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup apple cider for reducing
  • 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon for the batter
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.125 tsp ground cloves
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled for the batter
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar for the batter
  • 0.33 cup light brown sugar, packed for the batter
  • 3.5 oz beaten eggs about 2 large eggs
  • 0.33 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon for coating
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for brushing the donuts

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Reduce the cider to about 1/2 cup over medium heat, then cool slightly.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease two 6-cavity donut pans.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl.
  • Whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until sandy and combined.
  • Whisk in beaten eggs, vanilla, buttermilk, and the reduced cider until smooth.
  • Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Pipe or spoon batter into pans, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
  • Bake 11–13 minutes until tops spring back; rotate pans halfway through.
  • Cool 5 minutes, then turn donuts onto a rack to finish cooling.
  • Mix coating sugar and cinnamon. Brush donuts with melted butter and toss in cinnamon sugar.

Notes

For extra punch, swap the reduced cider with boiled cider syrup. Or drizzle with a quick maple glaze. Store cooled donuts airtight for 2 days, or freeze uncoated donuts up to 2 months and sugar after thawing.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Apple Cider Donuts flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.