Description
If you love the comforting flavors of fall, these Apple Cider Breakfast Doughnuts are a must-try. Packed with real apple cider, warm spices, and a hint of brown sugar, they deliver that nostalgic autumn taste in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Doughnuts:
- 1 cup apple cider (reduced to ½ cup)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to ½ cup. This intensifies the apple flavor. Let cool.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a doughnut pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, then mix in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and reduced apple cider. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined—don’t overmix!
Spoon or pipe the batter into the greased doughnut pan, filling each mold about ¾ full.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the doughnuts spring back when touched and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Brush each warm doughnut with melted butter, then dip it into the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
Serve warm with a cup of coffee or apple cider, and enjoy the cozy fall flavors!