Spiced Apple Cider Donuts (Printable)

Warm, fragrant donuts infused with apple cider and cozy spices, ideal for autumn mornings or festive times.

# Ingredient List:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup apple cider
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
09 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ For Coating

15 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
16 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
17 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a standard donut pan.
02 - Simmer apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 7 to 10 minutes, then let cool.
03 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt in a large bowl.
04 - Whisk reduced apple cider, melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
05 - Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until donuts are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
08 - Allow donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Brush each donut with melted butter, then dip into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to evenly coat.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This recipe feels like sharing a secret with a friend who suddenly asks for the perfect cozy treat.
  • The blend of spices with apple cider creates a comforting flavor that quickly became a favorite in my household.
02 -
  • Reducing the apple cider intensifies the flavor without adding too much liquid, which is key to the perfect donut texture.
  • Brushing the donuts with melted butter before rolling in the cinnamon sugar ensures each bite has a delightful balance of moist sweetness and crisp coating.
03 -
  • Using a piping bag rather than a spoon gives the donuts a more consistent shape and even thickness for baking.
  • The key secret is reducing the cider before mixing; it sharpens the apple flavor without thinning the batter.

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