Best Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these Best Baked Apple Cider Donuts! These fluffy delights capture the essence of fall, boasting a sweet apple flavor complemented by a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a delightful breakfast treat, this easy recipe is kid-friendly and ideal for any occasion. Enjoy them fresh from the oven, coated in cinnamon sugar for an irresistible finish. Whether paired with your favorite warm beverage or served alongside a fruit salad, these donuts are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 4 servings (4 donuts) 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- Pinch ground cloves
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a saucepan, bring apple cider to a boil, then reduce until you have about 1/4 cup of reduced cider; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients along with the reduced cider until just mixed.
- Fill the donut pan cavities halfway with batter and bake for about 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling slightly before rolling in melted butter and then in cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg