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Baked Apple Cider Donuts

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Soft, cakey baked apple cider donuts infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for cozy autumn mornings. A lighter alternative to fried donuts with a delicious cinnamon-sugar coating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider, reduced to 1/4 cup (60 ml) syrup
  • 2 1/2 cups (310 g) 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
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • For the cinnamon-sugar coating:
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1/4 cup (60 ml) thick syrup, about 15-20 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  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 flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. In another bowl, beat eggs. Add granulated sugar and whisk until smooth and slightly pale. Mix in melted butter, reduced apple cider syrup, and milk until fully combined.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Spoon batter into donut pan cavities, filling each about 3/4 full. Use a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with corner snipped for neat filling.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until donuts spring back when pressed and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Start checking at 11 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  8. Cool donuts in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool until warm.
  9. In a shallow bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon for coating. Melt butter separately.
  10. Brush each warm donut with melted butter, then dip or sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Press gently to adhere coating.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough donuts. Reduce apple cider slowly to concentrate flavor and prevent watery batter. Use room temperature eggs and milk for smooth batter. Grease donut pan well to prevent sticking. Coat donuts while warm for best cinnamon-sugar adhesion. Muffin tin can be used as alternative but donuts will lack holes.

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