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Baked Apple Cider Donuts

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These Baked Apple Cider Donuts are pillowy, easy to make, and dusted in a cinnamon-sugar coating that tastes like autumn in one bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the donuts
  • 1 cup apple cider Reduce to about 1/2 cup.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed Swap for dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Should be warm, not hot.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon-sugar coating
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat then simmer until reduced to about 1/2 cup (about 10–15 minutes). Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and the reduced apple cider until well combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; a few lumps are acceptable.
  2. Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner cut. Fill each donut cavity about two-thirds full.
  3. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the tops spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick comes out clean.
Coating
  1. While donuts cool for 2–3 minutes, mix the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  2. Turn the donuts out of the pan and toss warm donuts in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store cooled donuts in an airtight container for up to 48 hours. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze individually wrapped for up to 2 months.
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