Description
Classic New England apple cider donuts showcase autumn’s warmth with a perfect blend of spices and apple cider. Crisp exterior and tender crumb invite you to savor fall’s most beloved seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) apple cider
- 1.75 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) whole or 2% milk
- 0.5 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tbsps (45 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 0.33 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
- 0.33 cup (70 g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon powder
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg powder
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg powder
- 0.125 tsp cardamom powder
- 0.5 tsp cardamom powder
Instructions
- Reduction: Simmer apple cider in a nonstick saucepan over medium heat until transformed into a concentrated, velvety syrup. Cool the reduction to room temperature.
- Wet Mixture Preparation: Combine egg, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and thoroughly integrated.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: In a separate bowl, blend flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cardamom. Whisk to ensure even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
- Batter Assembly: Delicately incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, folding in the cooled apple cider syrup. Mix minimally to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Oven Preparation and Filling: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a donut pan with cooking spray or butter. Pipe batter into the cavities, filling each halfway with precision.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake donuts for 10-12 minutes until they spring back when touched and a toothpick comes out clean. Let rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Coating and Serving: Create a spiced sugar mixture by combining granulated sugar with ground cinnamon. Brush warm donuts with melted butter and roll generously in the fragrant sugar coating. Serve immediately for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Concentrate Cider Carefully: Reducing apple cider intensifies flavor and creates a rich, syrupy base that elevates the donut’s taste profile.
- Minimize Mixing Technique: Gently fold dry ingredients to prevent gluten development, ensuring light, tender donuts with a delicate crumb.
- Precise Baking Temperature: Use an accurate oven thermometer to maintain consistent 350°F heat, preventing over or underbaking of donuts.
- Coating Technique Matters: Apply melted butter immediately before sugar coating to help spices adhere perfectly and create a crisp, flavorful exterior.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg