Hi Bold Bakers! Sure, the leaves have started to change their colors, and you’ve had to bust out your warmer sweaters — but is it really fall if you don’t have Apple Cider Donuts? I don’t think so! Already have an account? Apple cider donuts are a staple of the fall season and one of our favorites here! My apple cider donut recipe is all-around perfect. The donuts are delightfully sweet, so soft on the inside, with a delicious crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating on the outside. I love the subtle tastes of the nutmeg and the tangy apple cider. Apple cider donuts are good when you pick them up at a local farm stand — but warm, freshly fried apple cider donuts? Game. Changer.
What Are Apple Cider Donuts?
Apple cider donuts are a staple in northeast America, where cider mills and orchards sell them alongside their freshly picked apples and pressed cider. My apple cider donut recipe is a no-yeast cake donut full of warm spices and tasty apple cider. [ Want the taste of fall? Try my Best-Ever Pumpkin Bread! ]
The Type Of Apple Cider You Should Use
First, don’t use a boozy cider! And apple juice is not recommended either. Besides those two points, any apple cider you find at your favorite orchard, farm stand, or grocery store will work. You could even make your own apple cider!
What You Need To Make Apple Cider Donuts:
Measuring Cups and Spoons Shallow saucepan 2 Baking sheets Parchment paper Mixing bowl Deep saucepan for frying
How To Make Apple Cider Donuts
The perfect fall breakfast (or anytime snack) is just a few steps away. Here is how you make apple cider donuts (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):
Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Apple Cider Cake Donuts
Use store-bought or my Homemade Apple Cider. You can reduce the apple cider a day or two in advance to save time on the day you plan to fry the donuts. Cinnamon sugar is a classic coating for cider doughnuts, but you can also try my vanilla or maple doughnut glaze for these doughnuts! For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt to your cinnamon sugar. Oil is HOT when frying! Make sure you stay safe: place doughnuts carefully in the oil to avoid splash burns, watch carefully to make sure that the oil doesn’t start to smoke, and never walk away from oil heating on the stove! If you are a child making this recipe, make sure to get an adult’s help! These donuts can baked for about 12-15 minutes at 350oF (180oC). Dust them in sugar when they come hot out of the oven.
How To Store Apple Cider Donuts
Donuts are best when they are eaten the day they are made, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Make More Fall Recipes!
Homemade Apple Cider Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake Homemade Caramel Apples
And don’t forget to buy my Bigger Bolder Baking Cookbook! Full (and printable) recipe below!
