Spiced Apple Cider Donuts With Caramel Glaze

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

These Spiced Apple Cider Donuts are a delicious treat that combines the warmth of spices with the sweetness of apples, making them perfect for cozy fall mornings or afternoons.

With a simple recipe and accessible ingredients, you’ll be enjoying these tasty donuts in no time, and here’s what makes them so special:

  • They’re infused with the perfect blend of spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, which gives them a unique and inviting flavor.
  • The use of apple cider adds a moist and fruity element to the donuts, making them incredibly tender and juicy.
  • The recipe is easy to follow and requires minimal special equipment, making it a great option for beginner bakers or those looking for a quick and satisfying treat.

Recipe

spiced apple cider donuts recipe

To make Spiced Apple Cider Donuts, you’ll need to combine the warmth of spices with the sweetness of apples, creating a delicious treat perfect for any time of the year, especially during the fall season.

The recipe involves making a dough infused with apple cider and spices, then frying it to create fluffy, tender donuts.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup apple cider, reduced to 1/4 cup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together yeast, flour, and a pinch of sugar. Gradually add warm milk, whisking to dissolve yeast. Let it sit until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, reduced apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Add the yeast mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to form a smooth, elastic dough.
  5. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  7. Preheat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F.
  8. Punch down the dough and roll out to about 1/2 inch thickness.
  9. Cut out donuts using a donut cutter.
  10. Fry donuts for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  11. Place fried donuts on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  12. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve warm.

Notes:

  • For an extra crispy coating, you can chill the donuts in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before frying.
  • Apple cider reduction can be made by boiling 1 cup of apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until it’s reduced to 1/4 cup.

Time:

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes plus rising time
  • Serving: 6-8 donuts

Nutrition

These Spiced Apple Cider Donuts are a delicious treat that can be enjoyed as a sweet indulgence. With a balance of sugar, flour, and spices, they offer a nutritional profile that is characteristic of baked goods.

Nutrition Per Serving
Calories 250
Total Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 20mg
Sodium 300mg
Total Carbohydrates 35g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 15g
Protein 3g

What to Serve With This Recipe

perfect pairings for donuts

How will you choose to enjoy your Spiced Apple Cider Donuts?

I’ll serve them with a warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate. You can also pair them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

I think they’re perfect for a fall gathering or breakfast on-the-go. They’re versatile, so it’s up to you to decide what to serve with them.

I recommend trying different combinations to find your favorite way to enjoy these delicious donuts.

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Norma Ector

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