Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with these easy Apple Cider Donuts. Perfectly baked, not fried, these donuts are infused with warm spices and apple cider, creating a soft and tender treat that captures the essence of fall in every bite. With just 17 minutes from start to finish, they are ideal for cozy gatherings, brunches, or as a sweet snack for yourself. Enjoy them fresh from the oven, coated in a cinnamon-sugar topping, or get creative with drizzles and toppings to elevate your experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in a saucepan and mix it with apple cider; let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and apple pie spice.
- In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, egg, and cooled butter-cider mixture until smooth.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until combined.
- Fill a donut pan with the batter and bake for about 7 minutes or until they spring back when pressed.
- Prepare the topping by mixing melted butter with brown sugar and cinnamon while the donuts bake.
- Dip warm donuts in melted butter then coat with cinnamon-sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg