Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with these delightful Apple Cider Donuts. Perfect for cozy gatherings, brunches, or a sweet treat with your morning coffee, these baked donuts are infused with warm spices and the natural sweetness of apple cider. With a quick preparation time of just 17 minutes, you can whip up a batch in no time. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or customize with various toppings like cinnamon sugar or a simple glaze for an extra touch of sweetness. These scrumptious donuts are not only easy to make but also healthier than traditional fried versions, making them a guilt-free indulgence this fall.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 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 (for topping)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the apple cider; let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and apple pie spice.
- In another bowl, combine sugar and egg into the butter and cider mixture until blended.
- Gently mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill a donut pan with batter using a piping bag or spoon.
- Bake for about 7 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool briefly; dip each donut in melted butter and coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh apple cider for maximum flavor. Experiment with additional spices like nutmeg or cardamom for unique twists.