Comforting, classic apple cider donuts made with real cider, hot and ready in 10 minutes. Buttery, warm and dipped in spiced cinnamon sugar, these easy fall treats are heaven with a cup of coffee. Bake a batch one brisk morning and enjoy with family and friends.
Apple cider donuts have been a longtime tradition in my New England home. Every October, we race out to our favorite apple orchards for bushels of apples and gallons of cider. Not to mention, a soft and fluffy apple cider donut!
We have loved this homemade recipe for years. I love that they are baked and dipped in butter and cinnamon sugar, instead of fried! Every bite is full of intense apple cider flavor and warm cinnamon-sugar spiced goodness. Like fall in a handheld bite!
The steps are simple:
• Simmer apple cider to reduce (this gives the donuts major cider flavor!)
• Whisk dry ingredients, then wet ingredients. Stir in apple cider.
• Pour batter into your donut pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
• Remove from pan. Dip in melted butter, then coat generously in cinnamon-sugar.
• Serve warm with hot coffee or tea!
Keep reading for full ingredient list + recipe, below
You can easily make these in a muffin tin, if you don’t have a donut pan. Baking time would remain roughly the same – just keep an eye on them.
Want them smaller? Try my recipe for Baked Apple Cider Donut Holes. Perfect for bite-sized cider donut satisfaction, and sharing with friends and family!
Want more apple recipes? Try these!
• Easy Apple Turnovers
• Best Ever Apple Pie
• Apple Tarte Tatin
• Light Apple Pecan Crisp
• Spiced Apple-Caramel Crumble Bars
If you want more donut recipes, I’ve got you covered!
We love baking batches of these cozy, melt-in-your-mouth apple cider donuts on a brisk morning at home. After one bite, I know these will become your family’s fall favorite, too!
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Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice*
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter or canola oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1 stick (8 Tbsp.) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice*
Instructions
- In a small pot, simmer apple cider over low heat. Reduce until 1/2 cup remains, about 15-20minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, apple pie spice and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk butter, egg, sugars, milk and vanilla extract. Pour into dry ingredients. Add apple cider. Stir until smooth and combined. Spoon batter into donut pan, filling about halfway.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until tops are puffed and golden brown. Let cool for 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Re-coat donut pan with nonstick spray. Fill and bake the remaining donut batter.
For the topping:
- Prepare melted butter in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and spice. Dunk donuts in butter, then roll generously in cinnamon-sugar topping.
Notes
* For an apple pie spice substitute (makes 1 teaspoon):
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Donuts are best served immediately. Leftovers keep well covered tightly at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction
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These were delicious! It was my first time making donuts, and it was easier than I thought. It made 14 donuts for us, and they were perfect.