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Crispy Baked Apple Cider Donuts: Easy Pinterest Idea

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These baked apple cider donuts offer a fall-inspired twist on a classic treat, using reduced cider for deep flavor and applesauce for moisture. They are coated in cinnamon sugar and baked for a healthier, less messy alternative to fried donuts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Pour 2 cups of apple cider into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer until reduced by half (1 cup syrup). Let cool completely.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, and the cooled reduced cider until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a rubber spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a donut pan with non-stick spray or butter.
  6. Spoon batter into donut molds, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and edges are golden brown.
  8. Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon on a plate. Roll cooled donuts in the mixture to coat all sides.
  10. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature to prevent the melted butter from solidifying. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough donuts. The cider must be reduced completely and cooled before adding to the batter. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

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