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Cozy Baked Apple Cider Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar

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Soft, moist baked donuts infused with reduced apple cider and coated in warm cinnamon sugar. These easy-to-make treats are a perfect fall alternative to fried donuts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple cider (reduced to 1 cup)
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Pour 2 cups of apple cider into a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until reduced to 1 cup. Let cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan generously with non-stick spray or melted butter.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cooled reduced cider, egg, 0.5 cup sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold together until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Spoon batter into prepared donut pan, filling each cavity 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Mix 0.5 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll cooled donuts in the mixture to coat.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure the apple cider is reduced to concentrate flavor. Cool the melted butter before adding to the egg to prevent scrambling. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough donuts. Coat donuts only after they have cooled completely to prevent the sugar from melting.

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Keywords: baked donuts, apple cider donuts, cinnamon sugar, fall baking, easy dessert, gluten-free option, dairy-free option

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