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Apple Cider Donuts Recipe featuring golden homemade donuts coated in cinnamon sugar and served with fresh apples and warm cider.

Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

Apple Cider Donuts Recipe is a delicious fall-inspired treat featuring the rich flavor of apple cider blended with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. These soft, tender donuts are coated in cinnamon sugar for the perfect sweet finish, making them ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Easy to make at home, they're perfect for cozy autumn mornings, holiday gatherings, and anyone craving bakery-style donuts with fresh apple flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups  apple cider, reduced to 1/2 cup
  • 2 1/2 cups  all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons   baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon  baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon  ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon  ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon  salt
  • 1/2 cup  unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4  cup  brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large  eggs
  • 1/2 cup   buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract
For the coating
  • 1/2  cup  granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2  teaspoons  cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons  melted butter

Equipment

  • apple cider, reduced to 1/2 cup