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    The Butter Half / Recipe Index / Desserts / Baked Apple Cider Donuts

    Baked Apple Cider Donuts

    By Abbey Rodriguez • Published: Sep 21, 2015 • Modified: Aug 24, 2020 • Leave a Comment • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    The first day of fall is on Wednesday, but we are officially getting into full fall swing over here starting today. I am busting out the spiced candles, the tiny pumpkins, and most importantly, the apple cider donuts!

    Hallelujah! It's apple cider donut season!

    We were in Chicago all last week (did you miss me?) and had the ultimate pleasure of driving to the country to Kuiper's apple and pumpkin farm. Actually, the real pleasure was the apple cider donuts. They were INCREDIBLE. Also, their apple cider. There are no words, people. No words. Just a full and happy belly.

    Lucky for everyone, this apple cider donut recipe is a close second to making all of your fall baking dreams come true. You might even say it's the apple of your eye, because I believe that food brings out the raw, true emotions in people, i.e. HANGER. Or love in this case.

    Anyway, promise me you'll make these and let me know how you like them! Happy Fall baking!

    Baked Apple Cider Donuts

    By: Abbey Rodriguez
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    'Tis the season for apple cider donuts! These are easy and quick to make, and most importantly, delicious. You donut want to miss out.
    Prep Time 25 minutes
    Cook Time 7 minutes
    Total Time 32 minutes
    Servings: 12 donuts
    Calories: 269kcal

    Ingredients

    Donut dough:

    • 1 ¼ cups apple cider
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 tablespoons butter melted
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Cinnamon sugar coating:

    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ stick butter melted

    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan, simmer the apple cider over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes. Reducing it will bring out a strong, vibrant flavor for the donuts. Take ½ cup of the mixture and place it in the refrigerator to cool.
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease your donut pan. While the oven is heating, mix together all of your dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Set aside. In a medium bowl, mix together your egg, butter and sugars. Once those are mixed and smooth, add in the buttermilk, vanilla extract and reduced apple cider. Mix thoroughly. Add your mixture of wet ingredients into the large bowl of dry ingredients. Whisk together gently, and be sure to not overmix! This is important to give it a chewy, doughy texture.
    • Pour your batter into your donut pan, filling each mold ¾ full. If you add more, they will puff up and lose the hole in the middle, and then you will have one sad-looking donut. We don't want that, now do we? Bake for 7-8 minutes until golden.
    • While the donuts are cooling, mix together your sugar and cinnamon for the coating. Once they have cooled, use a pastry brush to apply a light coat of melted butter to each donut, and then dip them in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Pour yourself a cold glass of milk and bite into these warm, spiced treats and savor every bite!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.3mg

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    Hi, I'm Abbey! Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Herbalist | I healed my body using holistic nutrition and herbs. And I believe you can, too. Here you will find nourishing recipes and wellness tips for the family, as well as my herbal cookbook, Root & Nourish. Because you can achieve your ultimate wellness goals using plants and whole foods.

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