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Baked Apple Cider Donuts

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Soft, tender baked apple cider donuts bursting with sweet apple cider and warming spices, perfect for fall gatherings and a healthier alternative to fried donuts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider, reduced
  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
  • For the topping:
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half and syrupy, about 10-15 minutes. Let cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6 or 12-cup donut pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and cooled reduced apple cider. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Batter will be thick with some lumps.
  6. Spoon or pipe batter evenly into donut pan cavities, filling about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Start checking at 12 minutes.
  8. Let donuts cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly more.
  9. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Melt butter in a separate bowl.
  10. Brush each donut with melted butter, then toss or sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar mixture while warm.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts tender. Reduce apple cider to concentrate flavor and avoid runny batter. Coat donuts while warm for best sugar adhesion. Store in airtight container up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 month. Reheat in oven at 300°F for 5-7 minutes. Avoid microwaving to prevent rubbery texture.

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