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Baked Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

4.5 from 56 reviews
  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12-14 donuts 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This recipe for Baked Apple Cider Donuts features moist, cakey donuts infused with intensely flavored apple cider reduction. These warm donuts are coated in a spiced cinnamon sugar and apple pie spice mix, making them a delightful fall treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

Apple Cider Reduction

  • 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) apple cider

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Reduce the Apple Cider: Stirring occasionally, simmer the apple cider in a small saucepan over low heat until reduced to about 1/2 cup (120ml), approximately 20 minutes. Leave any spices or solids that form on top. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Donut Pan and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a donut pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, apple pie spice, and salt until well combined.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk melted butter, egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients, add the cooled reduced apple cider, and whisk everything together until smooth and slightly thick in consistency.
  5. Fill Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the donut cavities. For ease, place batter in a large zipper-top bag, cut off one corner, and pipe the batter into each donut cup, filling about halfway.
  6. Bake Donuts: Bake for 10–11 minutes or until edges and tops are lightly browned. Test by gently poking the top of a donut; it should bounce back if done. Cool donuts for 2 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Re-grease pan and bake remaining batter following the same steps.
  7. Prepare the Topping: In a medium bowl, combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and apple pie spice.
  8. Coat Donuts: Once donuts are cool enough to handle, dunk both sides of each donut in melted butter, then coat generously in the cinnamon-spice sugar mixture.
  9. Serve and Store: Donuts are best served immediately. Leftovers can be stored tightly covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • These baked donuts are cakey rather than fried, making for a lighter treat.
  • Reducing the apple cider intensifies its flavor for a rich apple taste.
  • Dunking the donuts in melted butter before coating with cinnamon sugar helps the topping stick and adds richness.
  • Use room temperature eggs and milk for best mixing results.
  • Donuts are best enjoyed fresh but keep well refrigerated if needed.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/baked-apple-cider-donuts-recipe/