Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with the Best Baked Apple Cider Donuts. These moist, spiced treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack paired with coffee. With their warm cinnamon sugar coating and a healthier baked option compared to traditional fried donuts, you’re sure to enjoy every guilt-free bite. This easy-to-follow recipe combines apple cider and aromatic spices to create a cozy experience that captures the essence of autumn. Ideal for sharing with family and friends, these donuts will impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Pinch of cloves
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer the apple cider until reduced by half.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, egg, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and reduced cider until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Fill the donut pan two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before brushing with melted butter and coating in cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg