Homemade Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

These homemade apple cider donuts are a delightful treat, perfect for fall. With the rich flavor of apple cider and warm spices, they make a wonderful addition to any dessert table.

This recipe is straightforward and yields soft, cake-like donuts that are coated in cinnamon sugar. Enjoy them fresh out of the fryer or baked for a lighter option.

Delicious Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

This apple cider donuts recipe features a blend of apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a warm and inviting flavor. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 12 donuts.

Ingredients

2 cups apple cider
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

Reduce the Cider: In a saucepan, boil the apple cider over medium heat until it reduces to about 1 cup, approximately 15-20 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and reduced apple cider. Mix until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Prepare for Frying: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
Fry the Donuts: Use a donut cutter or two round cutters to cut out donuts from the dough. Carefully place them in the hot oil, frying for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for coating. Once the donuts are fried, remove them from the oil and coat them in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.
Serve: Enjoy the donuts warm or at room temperature.