Description
Delicious and moist Apple Cider Donuts perfect for fall, with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. These baked donuts are easy to make and a wonderful seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Coating: 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Reduce the apple cider: Pour 2 cups of apple cider into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until it reduces to about 1 cup (approximately 15-20 minutes).
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, melted butter, vanilla extract, and the reduced cider.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Prepare donut pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- Fill donut pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
- Bake donuts: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Coat donuts: In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. While the donuts are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
- Reducing the apple cider intensifies its flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter for light and fluffy donuts.
- Grease the donut pan well for easy removal.
- Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Add chopped apples to the batter for an extra fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg