Maple Apple Cider Donuts Recipe
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups apple cider (reduced to ½ cup)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Reduce the Apple Cider: Pour the apple cider into a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until the liquid has reduced to exactly ½ cup. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Let it cool completely before using it in the batter.
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-count donut pan with non-stick cooking spray or a little bit of melted butter to ensure the donuts pop out easily after baking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps in the flour for a smooth batter.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the cooled reduced apple cider, egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Create the Batter: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to fold them together just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the donuts tough.
- Fill the Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full. For a cleaner look, you can use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner cut off to pipe the batter into the rings.
- Bake the Donuts: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Glaze and Finish: While the donuts cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Dip the top of each cooled donut into the maple glaze and place them back on the wire rack to set.