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Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Delightful baked apple cider donuts with warm flavors of apple cider and spices. A perfect snack or breakfast option that captures the essence of autumn.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Donut Batter
  • 1 cup apple cider Fresh apple cider preferred for best flavor
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter Melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch ground nutmeg
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • Pinch salt
Coating
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter For coating, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar For coating
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon For coating

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by boiling the apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until it reduces to about 1/4 cup, roughly 10-15 minutes. Allow it to cool.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan with cooking spray or butter.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar until combined.
  4. Add the egg, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and the reduced apple cider to the mixture. Stir until smooth.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. While the donuts are baking, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in one bowl, and mix 1/2 cup sugar with 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon in another bowl.
  3. Once the donuts are done, allow them to cool for about 5 minutes before removing them from the pan.
  4. Dip each warm donut in the melted butter and then coat it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Notes

Serve fresh out of the oven, plain or with glaze. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.