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Apple Cider Donuts are coated with sugar and cinnamon

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Warm, spiced apple cider donuts are a fall favorite! Crispy outside, tender inside, packed with apple flavor. Easy homemade recipe. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 38gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 190mgSugar: 21g

Ingredients
  

For the donuts:

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup buttermilk or milk + 1 tsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the coating:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, simmer apple cider over medium heat until reduced to ½ cup. Cool to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan or use non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk egg, both sugars, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla, and reduced cider.
  • Add wet mixture to dry and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix.
  • Spoon batter into donut molds (or pipe it using a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off).
  • Bake 10–12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Brush warm donuts with melted butter. Mix sugar and cinnamon and toss donuts in the mix to coat.

Notes

  • If you don't have a donut pan, use a muffin pan and shape holes with foil balls in the center.
  • Store in an airtight container for 2 days.
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