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Baked Apple Cider Donuts

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Soft and tender baked donuts flavored with reduced apple cider and autumn spices, finished with a buttery cinnamon sugar coating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Topping:
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil over high heat. Let it boil for about a minute then reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 10-15 minutes). Let cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the reduced apple cider, milk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir just until combined.
  6. Pour the batter into a large zip-top bag, cut off the corner, and pipe the batter into the donut pan holes about halfway full.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until cooked through, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Transfer donuts to a cooling rack.
  9. For the topping, combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
  10. Brush each donut with melted butter, then dip in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat both sides.
  11. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. You can store them at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freezing is also possible for longer storage.

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