Easy Apple Cider Doughnuts
These cozy apple cider doughnuts are tender inside, crisp outside, and finished with warm cinnamon sugar. Perfect for a fall morning treat.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cup apple cider reduce to about 3/4 cup, then cool
- 2.8 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon for batter
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.75 tsp fine salt
- 0.8 cup granulated sugar for batter
- 0.4 cup packed light brown sugar for batter
- 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 1.25 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 qt vegetable oil for frying
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar for cinnamon-sugar coating
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon for cinnamon-sugar coating
- 1 cup powdered sugar optional glaze
- 2.5 tbsp apple cider optional glaze
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Simmer the apple cider in a small saucepan until reduced to about 3/4 cup. Let cool 10 minutes.
- Stir the coating sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Set aside for finishing.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until sandy. Beat in the eggs until smooth.
- Pour in the cooled reduced cider, buttermilk, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet just until a soft dough forms. Rest 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350°F. Maintain temperature while frying.
- Lightly flour the counter. Pat or roll dough to 1/2 inch thick. Cut doughnuts and holes.
- Fry in batches 1–2 minutes per side until deep golden. Drain on a rack and toss warm doughnuts in cinnamon sugar.
- For an optional glaze, whisk powdered sugar with cider until smooth. Dip warm doughnuts and let set.
Notes
Variation: Swap 1/2 tsp of the cinnamon for apple pie spice, or finish with the cider glaze for extra tang. To store, keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day, or freeze up to 2 months; rewarm in a 300°F oven for 6–8 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Apple Cider Doughnuts flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.