Description

These traditional apple cider donuts capture the essence of autumn with a warm blend of reduced apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a tender cake dough, fried to golden perfection and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. Perfect for crisp mornings, this recipe guides you through reducing fresh cider, mixing a spiced batter, frying at the ideal temperature, and finishing with classic or creative toppings. With simple pantry staples and basic tools, you can bring the nostalgic aroma and flavor of orchard treats to your kitchen, creating a cozy fall experience with every bite.

Ingredients

fresh apple cider

all purpose flour

granulated sugar

brown sugar (optional)

baking powder

salt

ground cinnamon

ground nutmeg

unsalted butter

eggs

milk or buttermilk

vegetable oil for frying

cinnamon sugar mix

Instructions

1. Pour cider into a saucepan and simmer until reduced to about half cup then cool

2. Whisk flour baking powder salt cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl

3. Beat melted cooled butter sugar eggs and milk then stir in the reduced cider

4. Fold dry ingredients into wet just until combined without overmixing

5. Chill dough for at least thirty minutes to firm up

6. Roll dough to half inch thickness and cut donut shapes with cutter

7. Heat two inches of oil to 350°F in a heavy pot using a thermometer

8. Fry donuts in batches until golden brown on both sides about one minute per side

9. Drain on a rack over paper towels until just warm

10. Toss warm donuts in cinnamon sugar until evenly coated

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: frying
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 donut

Keywords: traditional apple cider donuts, cider doughnut recipe, fall doughnut recipes, apple cider pastries, homemade cider doughnuts, apple cider donuts, autumn treats