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Easy Baked Cinnamon Apple Cider Donuts

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These easy baked cinnamon apple cider donuts are a perfect fall snack, combining warm spices and a tender cakey texture with a cinnamon sugar coating. They are quick to make, flavorful, and ideal for cozy autumn mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider, fresh or store-bought
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar topping: 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of apple cider into a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently until reduced by half, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6-cavity donut pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and cooled reduced apple cider until combined.
  5. Slowly fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Spoon the batter into the donut pan cavities, filling each about 3/4 full. Using a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped off can help.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until donuts are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool another 5 minutes until warm.
  9. While warm, gently toss each donut in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts tender. Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification. Reduce apple cider beforehand to concentrate flavor and avoid excess liquid. Grease the pan thoroughly to prevent sticking. Coat donuts in cinnamon sugar while warm for best adhesion and crunch.

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