Come fall, apple farms and bakeries alike begin selling fresh and addictive apple cider donuts. Whether they’re glazed with buttermilk and cider, or rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, apple cider donuts are about as classic a fall treat as you can get.
I made my own baked version in under an hour and glazed them with a maple cinnamon glaze. They were soft and moist, with a delicious, distinctive apple cider taste that I love, and I’ve already made them once for a party, at which they received rave reviews.
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup apple sauce
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously grease a donut pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. In a separate bowl whisk together maple syrup, apple cider, apple sauce, butter, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.
- Pipe batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until donut springs back when gently pressed. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for a few minutes before transferring doughnuts onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- To make glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small shallow bowl.
- When donuts have cooled, brush with glaze. Enjoy!
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