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Baked Apple Cider Donuts

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Enjoy the warm, spiced flavors of fall with these easy baked apple cider donuts. Reduce the cider for an intense apple taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • For the Topping:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a donut pan or mini donut pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until it has reduced by half, about 10-15 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and the reduced apple cider.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the donuts are cooling, prepare the topping. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
  11. Melt the 1/2 cup butter in a separate small bowl.
  12. Dip each cooled donut into the melted butter, letting any excess drip off, then immediately roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.

Notes

  • For an even more intense apple flavor, you can reduce the cider further.
  • If you don’t have a donut pan, you can bake these in mini muffin tins, adjusting the baking time as needed.
  • These donuts are best enjoyed the day they are made, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • You can freeze cooled, un-topped donuts in a single layer on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer them to a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Re-coat with cinnamon sugar after thawing.

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