Baked Apple Cider Donuts: 30 Min Perfect Fall Treat
These baked apple cider donuts are soft, spiced, and full of apple flavor. They are easy to make and perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For coating: 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a donut pan.
- In a small saucepan, simmer the apple cider over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and the cooled reduced cider.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- While warm, brush each donut with melted butter and dip into the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Notes
- Use fresh apple cider for best flavor.
- You can skip the coating for a less sweet donut.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg