These Baked Apple Cider Donuts are topped with an irresistible spiced coating. Enjoy these moist and super delicious treats for any occasion.
Autumn is a magical season, bringing with it a sense of nostalgia and a desire for all things cozy. Baked Apple Cider Donuts are a quintessential part of the fall experience, and today we’ll guide you through the process of making them at home. From the rich aroma of apple cider to the warm, spiced flavors, these donuts are the epitome of autumn comfort. Enjoy them any time of day and for any occasion!
Reasons to love these Baked Apple Cider Donuts
- Easy to make! No mixer required for this recipe! Just a whisk together your dry ingredients and wet ingredients with some reduced, fresh apple cider and the batter is ready to go into your donut pan.
- Loaded with flavor! If you LOVE apple, cinnamon and spice then you are going to LOVE these donuts! Baked to perfection and loaded with tons of flavor!
- Ready in less than an hour! In less than an hour, you kitchen will be filled with fresh, baked apple cider donuts. Enjoy the wonderful aromas that will fill your kitchen.
Tips & Tricks
- Reduce the apple cider: For donuts that are loaded with big flavor, the apple cider must be reduced on the stove for about 20 minutes. Reducing the cider is important so that there is not excess liquid in the batter. To save time, you can reduce the cider the night before using. If doing so the day of baking, allow the cider to cool for about 10 minutes before adding it to the batter.
- Spray your donut pans: The best way to ensure your donuts do not stick to the pan is to spray them with baking spray with flour.
- Fill the donut pan 1/2 way full: For the best looking donuts, only fill your pan halfway. Overfilling may cause the batter to flow over the cup making for unshapely donuts. However, they will still taste delicious!
How to Reduce the Apple Cider
To reduce your apple cider follow these simple steps:
- Pour 1.5 cups of apple cider into a small saucepan.
- Over medium heat, simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. After 10 minutes, check every few minutes until you have 1/2 cup of apple cider remaining.
- Remove from heat and allow cider to cool for at least 10 minutes before adding it to the batter.
Baked Apple Cider Donuts-Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh apple cider (reduced to 1/2 cup)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ginger
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup milk (room temperature)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp butter (divided, melted)
Spice Topping
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Reduce the apple cider: In a small saucepan, over medium heat bring apple cider to a slow boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until 1/2 cup of apple cider is remaining. Stir occasionally. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray donut pans with baking spray with flour and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, milk, melted butter, pure vanilla extract and egg until combined and smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients and the reduced apple cider to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Spoon, pour or pipe batter into the prepared donut pans filling halfway full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs on it. The edges and tops should be lightly browned.
- Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan.
- Mix together the topping while the donuts are cooling in the pan. Stir together sugar and cinnamon.
- Brush remaining melted butter onto all sides of the donut.
- Dip both sides of the donut into the sugar-cinnamon topping.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Serving & Enjoying
These freshly baked apple cider donuts are best enjoyed while still warm. Pair them with a hot cup of apple cider, coffee, or your favorite tea for the ultimate autumn indulgence. The combination of flavors and aromas will transport you to a cozy autumn day, surrounded by the beauty of fall foliage.
Let the aroma of Baked Apple Cider Donuts fill your kitchen!
In the midst of autumn’s splendor, Baked Apple Cider Donuts are a heartwarming delight that connects us to the season’s spirit. You’re now ready to create your own batch of these delicious treats. The magic of fall is within your reach, right in your kitchen. We invite you to try this recipe and savor the flavors of autumn. And if you do, share your experiences and creations with us on social media – we’d love to see your delightful donuts and hear your stories.
Embrace the season, and let your taste buds dance in the warm, spiced embrace of homemade Baked Apple Cider Donuts. Happy baking! 🍂🍩 #AutumnTreats #AppleCiderDonuts And remember…
Life’s too short to eat bad food!
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Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Small saucepan
- donut pan(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh apple cider reduced to 1/2 cup
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ginger
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup milk room temperature
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp butter divided, melted
Spice Topping
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Reduce the apple cider: In a small saucepan, over medium heat bring apple cider to a slow boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until 1/2 cup of apple cider is remaining. Stir occasionally. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray donut pans with baking spray with flour and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, milk, melted butter, pure vanilla extract and egg until combined and smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients and the reduced apple cider to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Spoon, pour or pipe batter into the prepared donut pans filling halfway full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs on it. The edges and tops should be lightly browned.
- Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan.
- Mix together the topping while the donuts are cooling in the pan. Stir together sugar and cinnamon.
- Brush on remaining melted butter onto all sides of the donut.
- Dip both sides of the donut into the sugar-cinnamon topping.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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