Apple Cider Donuts
Delight in these warm, spiced Apple Cider Donuts, a perfect autumn treat with a tender crumb and cinnamon sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For coating: ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, reduce the apple cider over medium heat until it thickens to about ½ cup, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and the reduced apple cider to the egg mixture; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Using a donut cutter or two round cutters, shape the dough into donuts.
- Carefully fry the donuts in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and immediately toss in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of ground cloves to the batter or drizzle with warm caramel sauce before serving.
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