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Apple Cider Delights

Apple Cider Delights

Discover the perfect Apple Cider Delights recipe for a cozy fall treat bursting with spiced apple flavor and a cinnamon-sugar coating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling/Coating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Donut pan Standard 6 or 12-cavity
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Two mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Pour apple cider into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil; reduce to a gentle simmer until it decreases to about a half cup (15-20 minutes) and let it cool slightly.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your donut pan with non-stick baking spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the egg until frothy; add melted butter (not too hot), milk, vanilla, and slightly cooled concentrated apple cider, and whisk until smooth.
  5. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined; stop when the flour disappears.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the tops spring back when touched and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 3-4 minutes before removing them to cool on a wire rack.
  9. While cooling, melt butter for coating and mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl; dip each warm donut in melted butter and coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For moist and rich donuts, try substituting the milk with an equal amount of sour cream or yogurt. Serve the donuts warm with a mug of apple cider or coffee for the best experience. Store uncoated donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one day or freeze uncoated donuts for up to two months. Coat just before serving for optimal results.
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