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Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

Apple Cider Donuts Recipe
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Delight in these homemade Apple Cider Donuts, a cozy autumn treat featuring a perfectly spiced dough fried to golden perfection and coated in a cinnamon sugar blend. This recipe uses reduced apple cider for a rich, concentrated flavor, resulting in soft, tender donuts that pair wonderfully with coffee or hot cider.

Ingredients

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For The Donuts:

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • ½ cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

For The Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Reduce the Apple Cider: Pour the apple cider into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Let it reduce until it’s thick and syrupy, about 20-25 minutes, until about ½ cup remains. Allow it to cool completely before using.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice to evenly combine all the dry ingredients.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the cooled apple cider reduction, granulated sugar, melted butter, buttermilk (or yogurt), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  4. Make the Dough: Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough soft but not sticky.
  5. Shape the Donuts: Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to about ½ inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or two round cutters to cut out your donuts. Gather any scraps, reroll, and cut again.
  6. Heat Oil and Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts a few at a time without overcrowding, cooking each side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  7. Coat Donuts in Cinnamon Sugar: Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. While the donuts are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy the donuts warm for the best taste and texture. They’re delicious with coffee or hot apple cider and make a cozy autumn treat!

Notes

  • Make sure the apple cider is completely cooled after reduction before mixing to avoid cooking the eggs.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep donuts tender and light.
  • If you don’t have buttermilk, plain yogurt is a perfect substitute.
  • Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to fry evenly without absorbing excess oil.
  • These donuts are best eaten fresh but can be kept in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
  • Use a thermometer to check oil temperature for consistent frying results.
  • The allspice is optional but adds a warm, aromatic note to the donut spice mix.

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