Apple Cider Donuts
Treat yourself to these moist and flavorful apple cider donuts, perfect for a quick sweet fix.
Equipment
- 1 Muffin tin with paper liners
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup apple cider reduced to ⅓ cup
- 1 cinnamon stick for cozy aroma and a touch of spice
- 2 cups flour all-purpose or gluten free
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt balances flavors just right
- 1 teaspoon baking powder making it rise good
- 1 teaspoon baking soda making it rise good
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon the cozy crew
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger the cozy crew
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg the cozy crew
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar keeps sweetness mellow
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- ¼ cup almond milk or regular milk
- 3 tablespoon unsweetened apple sauce moisture central
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter melted, vegan butter if desired
- 1 cup granulated sugar for topping mix
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping mix
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Simmer the apple cider and cinnamon stick over medium heat until reduced to ⅓ cup. Cool afterward.
- Whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Mix cooled cider with brown sugar and all wet ingredients: egg, vanilla, oil, milk, and apple sauce.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Scoop batter into prepared muffin tin, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then move to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve fresh or store as per the instructions for later enjoyment.