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Fluffy Apple Cider Donuts with Easy Cinnamon Sugar Coating

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These fluffy apple cider donuts are made with reduced apple cider for intense flavor, baked to perfection, and coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture. They are quick, easy, and perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider (use fresh, unfiltered cider for the best flavor)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (freshly grated if you have it)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Reduce the Apple Cider: Pour the 1 cup of apple cider into a small saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Let it cook, stirring occasionally, until it reduces to about 1/4 cup. This will take about 10-12 minutes. Remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
  2. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your donut pan with non-stick spray or melted butter.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 large egg, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the cooled reduced apple cider.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to fold everything together gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fill the Pan: Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a ziploc bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the thickest part comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Make the Coating: While the donuts are cooling, whisk together the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Melt the 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in another small bowl.
  10. Coat the Donuts: Once the donuts are completely cool, use a pastry brush to lightly coat each donut with melted butter. Then, immediately dip the buttered donut into the cinnamon sugar mixture, turning to coat all sides. Tap off any excess.

Notes

Do not skip the apple cider reduction step; it concentrates the flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep donuts fluffy. For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Let coated donuts rest for 10 minutes before serving to set the coating.

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Keywords: apple cider donuts, baked donuts, fall dessert, cinnamon sugar donuts, easy donut recipe

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