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Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts

Fall classic baked doughnuts full of crisp apple cider goodness with a crunchy sugar topping.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 doughnuts

Ingredients

Apple Cider Doughnuts

  • 1 1/2 cups of apple cider
  • 2 cups of all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon of all spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons of butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup of whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar

Spiced Sugar Topping

  • 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cloves
  • a pinch of nutmeg

Cider Butter

  • 4 tablespoons of butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons of apple cider

Instructions

Apple Cider Doughnuts

  • Place 1 1/2 cups of apple cider into a small sauce pan and place over medium high heat
  • Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium or medium low and simmer until the apple cider has reduced down to a third of its original amount (leaving you with 1/2 cup of apple cider reduction)
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
  • Transfer the apple cider reduction into a small dish and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes
  • In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups of all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of allspice, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg until combined
  • In a separate bowl, whisk 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1/2 cup of whole milk, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until fully combined
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until both are fully incorporated
  • Whisk in the reduced apple cider and stir until the batter is smooth and fully combined
  • Grease a doughnut pan and fill each cavity about 2/3 full
  • Bake on a center rack for about 10 minutes (for full sized doughnuts) or until the doughnuts feel springy to a light touch
  • Once the doughnuts are baked, transfer them onto a cooling rack

Make the spiced sugar topping...

  • Combine 3/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of cloves and a pinch of nutmeg in a shallow dish
  • Dip the warm doughnuts into the spiced sugar
  • If you prefer a heavier coating, dip the doughnuts into a combination of 4 tablespoons of melted butter and 2 tablespoons of apple cider and then dip them into the spiced sugar
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature