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A basket of freshly baked apple cider donuts coated in cinnamon sugar.

Best way to grow 10 Apple Cider Donuts

A delightful recipe for homemade apple cider donuts, perfect for a cozy treat. These donuts are infused with the warm flavors of apple cider and spices, then fried to golden perfection and coated in cinnamon sugar.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 donuts
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Donuts
  • 1 cup Reduced apple cider
  • 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1 Large egg
  • ½ cup Buttermilk
  • ¼ cup Unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 cups Vegetable oil for frying
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Donut cutter
  • Deep fryer or large pot
  • Cooling rack
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, simmer apple cider until reduced to ½ cup, then let it cool.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and cooled reduced cider.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30-60 minutes to make it easier to handle.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a wire rack for draining.
  7. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to ½-inch thickness and cut out donuts.
  8. Carefully fry 2-3 donuts at a time in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  9. Drain excess oil on the wire rack, then toss warm donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
  10. Serve the apple cider donuts warm and enjoy your homemade treat!

Notes

For best results, ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying to prevent greasy donuts.