Description
Delight in these homemade Apple Cider Donuts, a perfect autumn treat that combines the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg with the natural sweetness of fresh apple cider. Baked to golden perfection, these donuts offer a light, fluffy texture and a deliciously cozy flavor, ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of donuts after baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until the mixture is well combined and evenly distributed.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the fresh apple cider, room temperature eggs, and melted unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Fold wet into dry: Gently fold the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredient bowl until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense donuts.
- Fill the donut cavities: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake the donuts: Place the donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about five minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or glazing if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter touch, consider tossing the donuts in cinnamon sugar while they are still warm.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and a lighter texture.
- If you don’t have fresh apple cider, a good quality store-bought cider can be used as a substitute.
- Greasing the donut pan properly is key to easy removal of donuts after baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough and dense donuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
