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.
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