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Best Baked Apple Cider Donuts: Easy Cinnamon Sugar Recipe

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These baked apple cider donuts feature a tender, cake-like texture and are coated in a warm cinnamon sugar mixture. By reducing fresh apple cider, the recipe achieves an authentic autumn flavor without the need for deep-frying.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups apple cider (cloudy, unfiltered)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Pour 4 cups of apple cider into a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until reduced to about ½ cup. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Let cool completely.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Sift the mixture to remove lumps.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
  5. Add the cooled reduced cider and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan thoroughly with non-stick spray or butter.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The donuts should be golden brown.
  9. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly until warm.
  10. Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl. Dip the tops of the warm donuts into the melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place back on the rack to set.

Notes

Ensure the cider is reduced to a syrup consistency to concentrate the flavor. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough donuts. If using a muffin tin instead of a donut pan, bake for 12-15 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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