Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup oil, canola or vegetable
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tbsp apple sauce, unsweetened
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp apple cider
- 1 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add the apple cider over medium heat and heat until it starts to simmer.
- Stir occasionally until the cider reduces down to 1/2 cup, which takes about 10-15 minutes.
- Allow the reduced cider to cool completely before using it in the recipe.
Notes
You can replace canola oil with vegetable oil if preferred.
For a sweeter flavor, add more cinnamon sugar coating after frying.
Ensure the oil is at the right temperature before frying for the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg