Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with these delightful Apple Cider Donuts. Perfectly baked, not fried, these treats are infused with rich apple cider and a blend of warm spices that evoke the essence of fall. Each bite offers a moist texture and just the right amount of sweetness, making them an ideal choice for cozy gatherings or a special breakfast at home. Easy to prepare, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels and is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter and mix it with apple cider; let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and apple pie spice.
- In another bowl, combine the sugars with the cooled cider mixture and egg; whisk until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Fill a donut pan with batter and bake for about 7 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled slightly, dip each donut in melted butter followed by a cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg