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🍎 Baked Apple Cider Donuts Recipe (Soft, Spiced & Perfect for Fall)

These baked apple cider donuts are soft, spiced, and full of real apple flavor. Easy to make with simple ingredients—perfect for fall mornings and cozy treats!

Introduction:

Nothing says fall quite like the warm aroma of apple cider donuts baking in the oven! These donuts are soft, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and packed with the bold flavor of reduced apple cider. Whether you're baking for a cozy breakfast, brunch, or a fall gathering, this easy recipe delivers all the flavor of the orchard—without deep frying!

⭐ Why You’ll Love These Apple Cider Donuts

  • 🍁 Full of fall flavor from real apple cider
  • 🔥 Baked, not fried—no messy oil needed
  • 🧁 Light, fluffy texture with a spiced sugar coating
  • 🍎 Made with pantry staples
  • ⏱️ Ready in under 30 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Donuts:

  • 1 ½ cups apple cider
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup buttermilk (or dairy-free milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)

👩‍🍳 How to Make Baked Apple Cider Donuts

✅ Step 1: Reduce the Apple Cider

In a small saucepan, simmer the apple cider over medium heat until reduced to ½ cup (about 15–20 minutes). Let cool—this intensifies the flavor.

✅ Step 2: Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan.

✅ Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

✅ Step 4: Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk melted butter, both sugars, egg, buttermilk, vanilla, and cooled reduced cider.

✅ Step 5: Combine & Fill

Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity ¾ full.

✅ Step 6: Bake

Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until donuts spring back when touched. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.

✅ Step 7: Add Cinnamon Sugar

Brush warm donuts lightly with melted butter. Toss in cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.

🍩 Serving Suggestions

  • Enjoy warm with a mug of hot apple cider or coffee
  • Top with a drizzle of maple glaze for extra indulgence
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream for a fall dessert

🧊 Storage & Freezing

  • Room temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
  • Freezer: Freeze uncoated donuts for up to 2 months. Thaw and coat with cinnamon sugar before serving
  • Reheat: Warm in microwave for 10–15 seconds to refresh

✅ Tips for Perfect Apple Cider Donuts

  • Reducing the cider is key—don’t skip this step!
  • Use a piping bag to fill the donut pan neatly
  • Don’t overmix the batter for light, fluffy texture
  • Coat donuts while still warm for best cinnamon sugar stick

🔍 FAQ – Apple Cider Donuts

Q: Can I make these without a donut pan?
Yes—use a muffin tin and reduce bake time slightly. They’ll become apple cider donut muffins!

Q: Are these dairy-free?
They can be! Use plant-based butter and a non-dairy milk with vinegar or lemon juice to replace buttermilk.

Q: Can I use store-bought cider?
Yes, but choose fresh, unfiltered apple cider (not juice) for the best flavor.

🍎 Similar Recipes to Apple Cider Donuts

1. Apple Fritters

Crispy, cinnamon-spiced fried dough with chunks of apples—very similar flavor to cider donuts.

2. Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Baked or fried donuts coated in cinnamon sugar, matching the warm spice profile.

3. Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Fall-flavored donuts with pumpkin purée and cozy spices; excellent seasonal pairing.

4. Caramel Apple Muffins

Soft, sweet muffins packed with apple pieces and topped with caramel—great for fall baking audiences.

5. Apple Cinnamon Bread

Moist quick bread loaded with apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar; similar flavor, different format.

📌 Save & Share This Recipe

Love fall baking? Save this recipe to your Autumn Recipes Pinterest Board or tag your donut creations with #AppleCiderDonuts on Instagram 🍎🍩✨

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