Description
There’s something irresistibly nostalgic about the scent of Apple Orchard Cider Doughnuts wafting through the kitchen on a crisp autumn morning. The warm blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and reduced apple cider fills the air with cozy fall comfort, echoing memories of orchard visits and crunchy leaves underfoot. This simple homemade donuts recipe yields tender, golden-baked rings rolled in cinnamon sugar or drizzled with a spiced apple glaze. Perfect for weekend breakfasts or seasonal gatherings, these baked doughnuts bring the charm of a countryside orchard straight into your home.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a doughnut pan.
2. In a medium saucepan, simmer 1½ cups apple cider over medium heat until reduced to ½ cup, about 10–15 minutes. Let cool.
3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
4. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
5. Stir cooled cider reduction and buttermilk into wet ingredients.
6. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; rest batter for 5 minutes.
7. Fill each doughnut well three-quarters full using a piping bag or spoon.
8. Bake 10–12 minutes until doughnuts spring back to the touch; cool in pan 5 minutes.
9. Transfer to a rack; brush warm doughnuts with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.
10. For glaze option, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons cider and drizzle over cooled doughnuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
Keywords: apple, cider, doughnuts, fall baking, homemade donuts, baked doughnuts, cinnamon sugar, cozy recipe