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Apple Cider Donuts

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Delightfully spiced apple cider donuts that are soft, cakey, and infused with warm autumn flavors. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Additional sugar and cinnamon for coating

Instructions

  1. Pour apple cider into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to about ½ cup, about 15-20 minutes. Let cool fully.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the sugars and eggs until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the cooled apple cider reduction, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Preheat a donut pan and lightly grease it. Spoon the batter into the pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let donuts cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove from pan and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
  9. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. While donuts are still warm, toss them gently in the cinnamon sugar to coat.

Notes

For extra flavor, dip the warm donuts not only in cinnamon sugar but also in a light glaze made with powdered sugar and apple cider.

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