What’s better than a delicious Apple Cider Donut on a crisp Fall morning? Not much, if you ask me! That’s why I couldn’t resist sharing two amazing recipes for these tasty treats.
First up, we have the Apple Cider Donuts from Mercier Orchards. Talk about a mouth-watering treat! To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your donut pan by spraying with non-stick spray.
For the donut batter, combine 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 1/2 tsp of baking powder, 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp of nutmeg in a medium-sized bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of apple cider, 1 egg, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until just combined.
Next, fill each donut well in the prepared pan about 2/3 of the way full with batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the topping, mix together 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon. Brush each donut with melted butter and then dip in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated. Serve and enjoy!
For our second recipe, we have the Apple Cider Donuts from Macaroni and Cheesecake. These donuts are baked, not fried, making them a healthier alternative without sacrificing any of the delicious flavor.
To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your donut pan by spraying with non-stick spray. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 1/2 tsp of baking powder, 1 tsp of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp of salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup of apple cider, 1 egg, 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until just combined.
Next, fill each donut well in the prepared pan about 2/3 of the way full with batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the topping, mix together 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon. Brush each donut with melted butter and then dip in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated. Serve and enjoy!
In conclusion, whether you prefer your Apple Cider Donuts baked or fried, you can’t go wrong with either of these delicious recipes. So grab a cup of hot apple cider, curl up with a good book, and enjoy the perfect Fall morning with these tasty treats.
