Apple Cider Donuts
These soft, fluffy baked apple cider donuts are packed with warm fall spices and coated in cinnamon sugar—an easy, cozy treat made without frying!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Fall Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Apple Cider Donuts
2 cups apple cider (reduced to 1 cup)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted (or melted coconut oil)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or melted coconut oil)
Instructions
Reduce the Apple Cider:
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, bring 2 cups of apple cider to a gentle boil. Simmer until reduced by half (to about 1 cup), approximately 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray donut pans with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom until combined.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together reduced apple cider, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Mixtures:
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fill Donut Pan:
Spoon batter into a piping bag (or zip-top bag with the corner cut off). Pipe the batter into each donut mold, filling each one just over halfway.
Bake:
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and donuts spring back when lightly touched. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Coat Donuts:
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Brush each donut with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
Serve:
Enjoy warm and fresh! These donuts are best eaten the same day.
Notes
Reduce the cider: Don’t skip this step—it intensifies the apple flavor.
No piping bag? Use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off for easy filling.
Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temp, or refrigerate up to 4 days. Warm slightly before serving.
Make it dairy-free: Substitute coconut oil and plant-based milk if desired.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/apple-cider-donuts/
