Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with homemade Apple Cider Donuts! These delightful baked treats are soft, fluffy, and packed with the warm essence of apple cider and spices. Perfect for family gatherings or a comforting snack, each bite brings a nostalgic taste of fall festivities. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can bring the aroma of spiced apple goodness into your kitchen without any guilt. Top them off with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating for an irresistible finish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 T unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 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 large egg
- 3 T unsalted butter (for topping)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter and mix in 1/3 cup of apple cider; set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice.
- In another bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 egg with the cider-butter mixture until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Spray your donut pan and fill each cavity with batter using a piping bag or spoon.
- Bake for about 7 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; let cool slightly.
- For topping, melt another 3 tablespoons of butter; mix 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1½ teaspoons cinnamon in a bowl.
- Dip each donut in melted butter then roll in the sugar mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg