Cinnamon-Sugar Coated Apple Cider Donuts
Delight in these fluffy, spiced apple cider donuts coated with a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend, perfect for cozy autumn mornings or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 3 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 granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for coating)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Reduce the apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens to about 1/2 cup; let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and cooled apple cider reduction until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined; do not overmix.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters, cut out doughnuts and holes from rolled-out dough on a floured surface.
- Fry doughnuts in batches, about 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels for a minute, then brush with melted butter.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, then coat each warm doughnut evenly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra festive touch, drizzle with caramel sauce or serve alongside warm apple cider.