Ohhh yes — Spiced Apple Cider Donuts 🍎🍩🍂 are the edible equivalent of a crisp fall hug. Soft, tender, coated in cinnamon sugar, and bursting with cozy cider spice. These babies are autumn in a bite — and yes, they go perfectly with a steamy mug of chai or coffee. ☕✨
🍎 Spiced Apple Cider Donuts
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups apple cider (reduced to ½ cup)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice or cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup buttermilk (or milk + splash of vinegar)
- ⅓ cup melted butter or neutral oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup sugar
- 1–2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions:
- Reduce the cider:
Simmer apple cider over medium heat until it reduces to about ½ cup. Let it cool — this concentrates the apple flavor 🍏🔥 - Mix the dry:
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. - Mix the wet:
In another bowl, whisk egg, sugars, buttermilk, butter, vanilla, and cooled cider. - Combine:
Stir wet into dry until just combined — don’t overmix! - Bake (or fry):
Pipe or spoon into greased donut pans and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 mins.
OR fry in hot oil until golden brown if you’re going full treat-mode. - Coat:
While warm, brush with melted butter and toss in cinnamon sugar. YES PLEASE.
Flavor Vibe:
Warm, sweet, nostalgic, with that perfect cozy spice-to-apple ratio. These are leaf-crunching, sweater-wearing, fireside-snacking donuts 🍁🔥
Serving Ideas:
- Add a maple glaze for extra indulgence 🍁
- Pair with hot apple cider or chai latte
- Pack up for a fall picnic or brunch spread
Want a rustic kitchen-style reel with steam rising and cinnamon sugar falling in slow-mo? Or a cozy carousel post with golden hour lighting and plaid vibes? Let’s make it fall feed goals 🍂📸💛
