Description
Indulge in the warm, spiced goodness of homemade apple cider donuts! Perfectly baked and oh-so-delicious, these treats celebrate the essence of autumn with every bite. Made with simple ingredients you likely have on hand, this easy apple cider donut recipe is perfect for cozy gatherings, festive brunches, or as a sweet afternoon snack. With their tender, cake-like texture and delightful cinnamon sugar coating, these donuts will quickly become a fall favorite. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with toppings, they are versatile enough to suit any occasion. Bring the irresistible aroma of freshly baked donuts into your kitchen and savor the comforting flavors of the season.
Ingredients
- 3 T 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in apple cider; set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and apple pie spice.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar and egg into the melted butter-cider mixture until combined.
- Gradually fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill a greased donut pan with batter using a piping bag or spoon.
- Bake for about 7 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool for one minute before transferring to a rack.
- Dip cooled donuts in melted butter followed by a coating of cinnamon-sugar mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg