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Easy Baked Spiced Apple Cider Donuts

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These baked spiced apple cider donuts are a quick, cozy fall treat with warm spices and a concentrated apple cider flavor, perfect for busy days and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) apple cider
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease donut pan with oil or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. Pour apple cider into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced by half (about 8-10 minutes). Let cool slightly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, applesauce, oil, vanilla extract, and cooled cider reduction.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Batter should be thick but scoopable.
  6. Spoon batter into donut pan cavities, filling about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let donuts cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. While warm, toss or brush donuts with cinnamon sugar mixture.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense donuts. Reducing the apple cider intensifies flavor and prevents runny batter. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Grease the pan thoroughly to prevent sticking. Baking instead of frying makes these donuts lighter and less messy. For a crisper edge, broil for 1 minute watching closely. Variations include gluten-free flour, flax eggs for vegan, and adding nuts or dried cranberries.

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