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Soft Baked Apple Cider Donuts: 5-Step Easy Recipe

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Soft, cake-like baked donuts infused with concentrated apple cider and warm spices, coated in cinnamon sugar. A cozy, easy-to-make treat perfect for autumn mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh unfiltered apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Pour 4 cups of apple cider into a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until reduced to 1/2 to 3/4 cup of concentrated syrup. Let cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 6-cavity donut pan generously with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and a pinch of allspice. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and 3/4 cup sugar until combined. Add the cooled reduced cider, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Spoon batter into donut cavities, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until tops spring back and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for another 5-10 minutes.
  9. While slightly warm, brush donuts lightly with melted butter and roll in the mixture of 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Notes

Ensure the apple cider is reduced to a syrup consistency for the best flavor. Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts tender. These are best eaten the same day as the sugar coating may become soggy if stored. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, use vegan butter and a flax egg.

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