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Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 12 donuts
Calories 250
Delight in these moist, spiced donuts infused with reduced apple cider, perfect for a cozy treat.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1.5 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 28 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 0.5 cup light or dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 120 ml milk (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.75 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 85 g unsalted butter, melted

Instructions 

  • Simmer apple cider until reduced to 1/2 cup, then cool for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare donut pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients; whisk wet ingredients and combine with cider. Pipe batter into donut pan and bake 10-11 minutes.
  • Cool donuts 2 minutes, then coat with cinnamon sugar and melted butter.
  • Serve immediately; store leftovers covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for 5 days.

Notes

Use a piping bag for easy batter filling.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Apple, Baking, Donuts