Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) apple cider
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for topping)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 3/4 teaspoon apple pie spice (for topping)
- 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
Instructions
- Simmer apple cider in a saucepan over low heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Allow cooling.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and spray donut pan with non-stick spray.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, apple pie spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk wet ingredients: melted butter, egg, sugars, milk, vanilla, and cooled apple cider.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until fully blended, avoiding overmixing.
- Scoop batter into a zipped-top bag, cut a corner, and pipe into donut cavities halfway.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes or until lightly browned, then cool for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Mix topping ingredients and coat cooled donuts in melted butter followed by the sugar mixture.
Last Step:
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Measure ingredients accurately using a kitchen scale for best results.
Allow the apple cider to reduce fully for enhanced flavor.
Complete the melted butter dunk for an irresistible finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 7.5
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30