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Crispy Apple Cider Donuts Easy Homemade Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

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These crispy apple cider donuts feature a crackling cinnamon sugar crust with a soft, pillowy interior, perfect for a cozy fall treat. The recipe uses a reduced apple cider for a subtle tang and moisture, delivering a nostalgic and irresistible texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider, simmered down to 1/4 cup (60 ml)
  • 2 1/2 cups (320 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • Cinnamon sugar topping: 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • Vegetable oil for frying (canola or sunflower oil preferred)

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to about 1/4 cup (60 ml), about 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and granulated sugar.
  3. In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in cooled apple cider reduction and buttermilk.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thickness. Cut donuts using a donut cutter or two round cutters.
  8. Fry donuts in batches of 3 to 4 for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
  9. While still warm, toss donuts in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
  10. Let cool slightly and serve warm for best texture.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) to avoid greasy or burnt donuts. Chill dough before cutting for easier handling. Coat donuts in cinnamon sugar while warm but not hot to ensure sugar sticks and forms a crackly crust. For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking flour blend. For dairy-free, use coconut or almond milk with vinegar instead of buttermilk.

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