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Spiced Apple Cider Doughnuts

Old-fashioned apple cider doughnuts made extra special with reduced Sweet Home Spiced Apple Cider, warm spices, and a glossy cider glaze. Crisp on the outside, tender inside, and perfect for fall mornings or holiday treats.

Yield: Makes about 12 doughnuts
Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling)
Chill Time: 2 hours or overnight
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: About 2½–3 hours

Ingredients

• 2 red apples (such as Cortland or McIntosh), cored and chopped (do not peel)
• 2½ cups Sweet Home Spiced Apple Cider
• 3½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 3½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1⅔ cups granulated sugar, divided
• 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
• ¼ cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. Combine chopped apples and 1½ cups apple cider in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until softened, about 8 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid is nearly reduced, about 5 minutes more.
2. Puree the mixture until smooth. Measure 1 cup applesauce (reduce further if needed). Let cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1½ teaspoons cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
4. In another bowl, beat ⅔ cup sugar and shortening until sandy. Beat in egg and yolk.
5. Mix in applesauce, scraping the bowl. Beat in half the flour mixture, then buttermilk and vanilla, then remaining flour. Dough will be sticky.
6. Scrape dough onto floured parchment, pat into a 7×11-inch rectangle about ½-inch thick. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
7. Make glaze: Simmer remaining 1 cup cider until reduced to ¼ cup. Whisk in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Set aside.
8. Mix remaining 1 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a shallow bowl for topping.
9. Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F. Cut dough into doughnuts and holes.
10. Fry 2–3 doughnuts at a time, 1–2 minutes per side, until golden. Drain on paper towels.
11. Dip doughnuts in cider glaze, then roll in cinnamon sugar if desired. Serve warm.

Perfect Pairings

• Hot coffee or chai
• Warm mugs of spiced apple cider
• Fresh fruit or yogurt
• Holiday breakfast or brunch spreads

Warm, spiced, and dripping with cider-glazed comfort.