Description
Apple cider donuts are a cozy fall favorite made with reduced apple cider, warm spices, and a cinnamon-sugar coating. They can be fried for a crisp bite or baked for a lighter version.
Ingredients
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1 cup apple cider (reduced to ½ cup)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp allspice
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¼ tsp salt
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup sugar
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1 large egg
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½ cup buttermilk
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Oil for frying (if using fried method)
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Cinnamon sugar (for coating)
Instructions
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Reduce apple cider by simmering until it reaches half volume; cool.
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Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
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Whisk sugar, butter, egg, buttermilk, and reduced cider in a bowl.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients gently (don’t overmix).
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For fried donuts: Roll out dough, cut into rounds, fry at 350°F until golden.
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For baked donuts: Spoon batter into greased donut pan, bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
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While warm, coat donuts in cinnamon sugar.
Notes
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Reducing cider is essential for bold flavor.
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Coat donuts immediately while warm so sugar sticks.
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Donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg