Description
Apple cider donuts are a delightful treat that captures the essence of fall with their warm, spiced flavor and soft, fluffy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for dusting)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for dusting)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the apple cider.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Create the donut batter by combining wet and dry ingredients.
- Fill the donut pans with batter.
- Bake the donuts at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or fry in oil at 375°F (190°C).
- Coat the warm donuts in cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- Choose fresh, unfiltered apple cider for the best flavor.
- Aim for a thick but pourable batter consistency.
- For gluten-free donuts, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- For vegan donuts, replace eggs with flaxseed meal or chia seeds and use plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: apple cider donuts, fall recipes, homemade donuts