Description
These Apple Cider Donuts are irresistibly flavorful and easy to prepare. Made with fresh apple cider and warm spices, they’re perfect for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup oil, canola or vegetable
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tbsp apple sauce, unsweetened
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp apple cider
- 1 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider and heat over medium until it simmers.
- Stir occasionally until the cider reduces to 1/2 cup, taking about 10-15 minutes. Let it cool completely before using.
Notes
Make sure the apple cider is fresh for the best flavor.
Allow the reduced cider to cool completely before adding it to the donut batter so it doesn’t cook the eggs.
These donuts are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with a cup of coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
