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Apple Cider Donuts

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Enjoy the taste of fall with these homemade apple cider donuts, coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until reduced by half, about 10-15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a donut pan or a mini muffin tin.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the reduced apple cider, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the donuts are baking, prepare the cinnamon-sugar coating. In a shallow dish, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. In a separate small bowl, melt the 1/4 cup butter.
  9. Once the donuts are baked, let them cool in the pan for a minute before inverting them onto a wire rack.
  10. While the donuts are still warm, dip each one into the melted butter, letting any excess drip off. Then, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
  11. Let the donuts cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can use apple cider concentrate instead of reducing the cider.
  • If you don’t have a donut pan, you can bake these in a mini muffin tin. Adjust baking time as needed.
  • These donuts are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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