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Crunchy cinnamon sugar donuts arranged on a rustic plate.

Apple Cider Donuts

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 donuts
Calories 259 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/3 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for coating

Instructions
 

  • Simmer apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced to about 1/2 cup, approximately 20-30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
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  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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  • In another bowl, whisk together the reduced apple cider, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well combined.
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  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
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  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a donut pan. Fill each donut well about three-quarters full with batter. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan.
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  • Mix 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow dish. While donuts are still warm, coat them in the sugar-cinnamon mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 151mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Apple Cider Donuts
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