Published 9/19/2024 Apples are in full season right now, and for us, that means apple cider everything. From our Instant Pot Apple Cider to our Apple Cider Mimosa, we’ve got beverages galore. BUT, what about dessert? We’ve got our Apple Tart and Apple Cinnamon Muffins, but not an apple cider dessert. Well, get ready cuz these apple cider donuts are here to make their way into your kitchens and your hearts just like they did ours. Gus and Bode have been DEVOURING these, and honestly we don’t blame them. If you’ve never made donuts before, don’t worry—it’s not rocket science. You mix your dry and wet ingredients and combine them. Then, you pipe the batter into a donut pan. While these puppies are baking, make the brown sugar glaze. Once the donuts are done baking, let them cool for a bit, dip them in the glaze, and EAT UP.
Apple Cider Donuts Recipe – Here’s What You Need
All-purpose flour: This is the base of our donuts. It gives them the perfect amount of fluffiness and structure. Cinnamon: Can’t have apple cider donuts without cinnamon! This warm spice adds the perfect touch of fall flavor. Honey crisp apple: A.K.A. the best apple EVER. Did you know they were invented in Minnesota?! This variety is sweet and tart, making it the perfect addition to these donuts. Apple cider: This is what makes these donuts apple cider donuts! We recommend using pure apple cider for the best flavor. Greek yogurt: We like to use 5% plain Greek yogurt for this recipe, but you can also use a lower fat option. Maple syrup: The ultimate fall sweetener. We love the subtle hint of maple in these donuts. Butter: We brown our butter in this recipe for an extra nutty and rich flavor. DO NOT SKIP THIS 🤩 Powdered sugar: Mix the browned butter with powdery sugar for an easy glaze. Donut pan: This is what gives the donuts their classic shape!
Can I use apple juice instead of apple cider?
Sure! Apple juice can totally be used in place of the apple cider as is. You can also concentrate the flavor by boiling 1 cup of apple juice until it has reduced by half. Cool and use in step 3. Blueberry Protein Donuts
Can I make these apple cider donuts gluten free?
Definitely. Simply swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour blend of your choice. Our go-to is Bob’s Red Mill 1:1.
How to Make Apple Cider Donuts
Did your glaze come out too thick?
If the glaze is too thick for dipping, add more apple cider, 1 tablespoon at a time.
How long do homemade donuts last?
Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage. Let your apple cider come to room temperature: If your apple cider in the glaze is cold from the fridge, it will make the butter seize up and yield a very thick glaze, which isn’t what you want. You can either let it come to room temperature before using it or warm it up in the microwave for 10 seconds and mix.
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