Spiced Apple Cider Donuts (Print)
Tender and aromatic donuts infused with apple cider and warming spices, perfect for cozy moments.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1 cup apple cider
09 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
13 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Topping
14 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
16 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a donut pan.
02 - Simmer apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced to about 1/3 cup, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool.
03 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt in a large bowl.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk the reduced apple cider, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
08 - Allow donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
09 - Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Brush each warm donut with melted butter, then dip into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste like a hug on a crisp fall morning, with just the right balance of sweetness and spice
- The cider reduction adds a secret depth of flavor that makes these donuts unforgettable
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- Reducing the cider is essential—skipping this step means the donuts won&t have that deep, cozy flavor that makes all the difference
- Do not overmix the batter; it should look a bit lumpy to keep the donuts light and tender
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- Practice patience with the cider reduction—rushing this step steals flavor depth
- Lightly brushing each donut with butter before dipping seals in moisture and helps sugar stick evenly