Apple Cider Donut Holes With Cider Glaze
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh apple cider (reduced to 1/3 cup)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Reduce the Apple Cider: Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer the cider until it has reduced to exactly 1/3 cup. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Set it aside to cool completely before using it in the batter.
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 24-count mini-muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or a little bit of melted butter to ensure the donut holes release easily after baking.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Make sure there are no large clumps of flour to ensure a smooth, even batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and the cooled, reduced apple cider. Mix until well combined and the color is consistent.
- Mix the Batter: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to fold the mixture together just until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the donut holes tough.
- Fill and Bake: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini-muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
- Glaze the Donut Holes: While the donut holes are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of cider, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Dip each warm donut hole into the glaze, turning to coat. Place them back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set.