Apple Cider Donuts (Printable Version)
Warm apple cider donuts fresh from the oven, dusted with cinnamon sugar or iced with glaze. They're perfect for a chilly morning pick-me-up.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Donuts
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2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
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1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, if you want
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 cup whole wheat flour
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup apple cider, any kind
→ Optional Toppings
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Simple glaze made by mixing powdered sugar and apple cider
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Cinnamon sugar (mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Pour your apple cider into a saucepan. Heat over medium. Let it gently bubble until only 1/2 cup is left. Don't forget to let it cool afterward.
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Turn oven on to 350°F (175°C) and coat the donut pan in butter or spray so nothing sticks.
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Grab a big bowl and mix together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg if you're using it, and salt. Give it a quick stir so it’s all even.
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In another bowl, beat together the white and brown sugars, egg, applesauce, melted butter, and the apple cider you cooled off. Just whisk till it’s smooth.
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Pour the wet mix into the dry bowl. Gently stir until you just don’t see any flour. It’s fine if it’s a little lumpy. Don’t overdo it.
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Spoon in your batter, making sure each donut spot is about two-thirds full.
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Pop the pan in and bake for 15–20 minutes. Check with a toothpick—if it comes out clean, they're done.
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Rest donuts in the pan for five minutes, then lift them out onto a wire rack. While they're still warm, toss them in cinnamon sugar or drizzle with glaze if you feel like it.
# Additional Notes:
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Don’t mix the batter too much—keeps the donuts light. Fresh apple cider makes the flavor pop.