Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider (reduced to 1/2 cup)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Coating: 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 4 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, simmer the 1 cup of apple cider until it has reduced to exactly 1/2 cup. This should take about 10 to 15 minutes. Let it cool completely before using in the batter.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease two 6-cavity donut pans with non-stick cooking spray or a light coating of butter to ensure the donuts release easily after baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Make sure there are no large lumps of flour or spices.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and the cooled, reduced apple cider until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to fold them together gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the donuts tough.
- Spoon the batter into a large piping bag or a plastic zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the donut cavities, filling them about 2/3 to 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the thickest part of a donut comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- While the donuts are still warm, melt the remaining butter in a small bowl. In another bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon. Brush each donut lightly with melted butter, then toss it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian