Irresistible Apple Cider Donuts With Cinnamon Sugar Crust
Homemade Irresistible Apple Cider Donuts With Cinnamon Sugar Crust are the ultimate fall treat! These soft and fluffy donuts are infused with the rich flavors of apple cider and warm spices, making them a delightful addition to any autumn gathering. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, they’re coated in a sugary cinnamon crust that adds an irresistible crunch. Whether enjoyed as a snack or served at brunch, these donuts are sure to impress and evoke the cozy essence of fall.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup apple cider
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat apple cider in a saucepan until reduced by half to concentrate flavor.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine reduced apple cider, sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Chill dough covered in plastic wrap for about 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to ½-inch thickness and cut out donut shapes.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and fry donuts for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Toss warm donuts in cinnamon sugar immediately after frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg