🍎 Apple Cider Donuts
Soft, spiced donuts rolled in cinnamon sugar — the perfect fall treat.
Servings: 12 Donuts
Equipment
- Saucepan (to reduce cider)
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Donut pan
- Piping bag or zip-top bag (to fill donut pan)
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 egg
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Topping: ½ cup sugar + 1 Tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Simmer apple cider until reduced to ¼ cup. Cool.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk butter, egg, sugars, buttermilk, and reduced cider.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pipe into greased donut pan. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 min.
- Toss warm donuts in cinnamon sugar.
Notes
Best eaten the same day for peak freshness, but you can store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days.
Re-warm in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to refresh.
Try dipping in caramel sauce for a fun twist!