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A platter of golden-brown apple cider donuts dusted with sugar

Best way to grow 10 Apple Cider Donuts

This recipe is not for growing apple cider donuts, but rather for making them. It is a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of fall.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 donuts
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Donuts
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
Topping
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Shallow dishes

Method
 

Donut Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together apple cider, egg, and melted butter.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and cooked through.
Topping Preparation
  1. While the donuts are still warm, prepare the topping.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine sugar and cinnamon.
  3. In another shallow dish, melt the butter.
  4. Dip each warm donut into the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
Serving
  1. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For an extra apple flavor, reduce some apple cider on the stovetop until it thickens before adding it to the batter.