Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Apples, apple cider, and apple cider donuts are perfect representations of fall. In fact, I like to enjoy all three together and savor the flavor of fall.
I was born and raised in New England and lived there until I moved to Florida to attend graduate school. One of my favorite things about New England is apple season. Apple picking, apple cider and of course, fresh warm apple cider donuts. To this day, my favorite apples are McIntosh. I love how they are sweet, juicy and tender. I even love the scent of McIntosh apples. I remember having huge bags full of McIntosh apples and trying to find various ways to eat them, cook them or can them as quick as possible. Now, every fall season, I search every possible store to get my hands on McIntosh apples and apple cider.
Even if you don’t live where you can go apple picking and sample freshly pressed cider, you can certainly make homemade apple cider donuts. These baked apple cider donuts are the perfect fall treat. They only require one bowl and are relatively quick and easy. Since they are baked, they are light and fluffy. I love serving them with a cup of cold apple cider or a cup of hot coffee.
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I also grew up in the land of Dunkin’ Donuts, so for me they are donuts, but I understand that doughnuts are the same thing : )
Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Ingredients
For the donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup apple cider
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
Cinnamon-sugar topping:
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
To make the donuts:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spray donut pan with cooking spray.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Add cider, milk, eggs, vanilla and melted butter. Mix until well blended.
- Fill each donut cup about ¾ full (I use a pastry bag with the end snipped to do it neatly.) Bake for 10 minutes until donuts spring back when touched. Allow to cool slightly before removing from pan.
To make the cinnamon-sugar topping:
Mix together sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl until well combined. Brush each donut with melted butter then toss in cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 204, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 234mg, Potassium: 122mg, Carbohydrates: 39g, Sugar: 22g, Protein: 3g, Vitamin A: 2.7%, Vitamin C: 0.1%, Calcium: 5.2%, Iron: 6.9%*Nutritional information is an estimate. Please consult a doctor or nutritionist for the most accurate nutritional info.
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