Fried Apple Cider Donuts

These simple, delicious, homemade donuts are made with sweet tangy boiled apple cider and warm spices. Make this recipe your family fall tradition! I use a 3 inch donut cutter for the perfect sized donut.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Apple, Cider, Dessert, Donuts, Fried

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Servings 18 servings

Calories 225kcal

Ingredients

2 cups apple cider
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cups packed brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
2 large eggs
6 tbsp butter melted and cooled
oil for deep frying

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring apple cider to a rolling boil and cook until reduced by half (1 cup total), about 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and ground cardamom
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, and cooled apple cider together until well blended
Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour wet ingredients into well. Gradually mix together until a sticky dough forms. Cover dough and chill for one hour or until firm enough to shape
Place dough on well floured surface. Gently roll or pat dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a floured donut cutter and place donuts on parchment lined baking sheet
In a Dutch oven or electric deep fryer, heat about 3 inches of oil to 365 degrees F. Fry donuts (only 3-4 at a time) for about 1 minute per side or until golden brown and cooked through
Remove donuts and drain on paper towels or a wire rack on baking sheet. Cool slightly. Roll donuts in cinnamon sugar coating if desired; serve warm