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!

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Baked Apple Cider Donuts

'Tis the season for apple cider donuts! These are easy and quick to make, and most importantly, delicious. You donut want to miss out.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple cider donut, fall recipe, kid-friendly recipes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes

Total Time 32 minutes

Servings 12 donuts

Calories 269 kcal

Author Abbey Rodriguez

Ingredients

Donut dough:

• 1 1/4 cups apple cider
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons butter melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon sugar coating:

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 stick butter melted

Instructions

1. 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 1/2 cup of the mixture and place it in the refrigerator to cool.
2. 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.
3. Pour your batter into your donut pan, filling each mold 3/4 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.
4. 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 Facts

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 31mg10%

Sodium 211mg9%

Potassium 107mg3%

Carbohydrates 50g17%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 32g36%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 215IU4%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 51mg5%

Iron 1.3mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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