Baking · Muffin

Apple Cider Donut

Baked apple cider donuts infused with apple pie tea and coated in cinnamon sugar. Autumn in every bite.

Ingredients

Concentrated Apple Cider

• 360ml apple cider, reduced to 120ml
• 2 tbsp apple pie loose tea leaves

Apple Cider Donut

• 28g melted unsalted butter
• 100g packed light brown sugar
• 100g granulated sugar
• 120ml concentrated apple cider
• 1 large egg
• 120ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla paste
• 250g all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Method

1. 1Add apple cider and apple pie tea leaves to a saucepan. Simmer over low heat until reduced to about 120ml. Let cool for 10 minutes then strain.
2. 2Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan.
3. 3In one bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
4. 4In another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
5. 5Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, then add the reduced apple cider. Stir until you get a thick, even batter.
6. 6Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each mold about halfway.
7. 7Bake for 10 to 11 minutes until the donuts spring back when touched. Let cool for a few minutes then move to a rack.
8. 8Mix sugar and cinnamon for coating. While donuts are still warm, brush with melted butter and coat in the cinnamon sugar.