Apple Cider Doughnuts
Delight in the cozy flavors of fall with these irresistible Apple Cider Doughnuts—perfectly soft, fragrant, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. This recipe captures the essence of autumn by spotlighting reduced apple cider, which adds a concentrated apple flavor to the dough. Enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these homemade doughnuts are fried to golden perfection for a crisp exterior and tender, fluffy interior. Crafted with simple pantry staples and buttermilk for a rich, moist texture, these doughnuts are ideal for your next brunch or seasonal gathering. Whether served warm with coffee or enjoyed as an afternoon treat, these apple cider doughnuts guarantee a moment of pure seasonal bliss.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Apple cider
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 4 cups Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup Cinnamon sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Pour the apple cider into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and let simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, beat melted butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the reduced apple cider and buttermilk until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. The dough will be sticky.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a floured doughnut cutter or two differently sized round cutters to cut out doughnuts and holes.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot to 375°F (190°C).
Fry doughnuts in batches, turning once, until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcrowd the fryer.
Remove doughnuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
While the doughnuts are still warm, toss them in cinnamon sugar to coat generously.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
12143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1010.9 g | 1296% | |
| Saturated Fat | 170.4 g | 852% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 509 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 2114 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 813.4 g | 296% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 480.4 g | ||
| Protein | 60.2 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 383 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 1145 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
