The crunch of the leaves, the cool crisp breeze, the pumpkin spice, and all things nice! Fall is here!! Apple cider is an understated fall flavor, that brings a freshness and is transitional, unlike pumpkin. It can be enjoyed crisp and cold during the warmer days, or baked with cinnamon and sugar on those cooler days.
Apple cider donuts, probably one of my personal favorite donuts, is so simple to make and easily versatile. Being from New York, getting your bagel “scooped out” is a must. I thought- why not scoop out donuts and add a little something extra. And then it clicked- Apple cider donuts scooped, filled with warm cardamom spiced apples. It’s definitely a fall treat you’ll enjoy, and one that tastes even better with a hot cup of cider. Try it out and enjoy!
Serving Size: 12 donuts
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients for donuts:
1 3/4 cup of all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted room temperature butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup room temperature apple cider
Non-stick cooking spray
1/2 cup sugar + 2 tsp ground cinnamon set aside to coat donuts
Ingredients for Spiced Apples:
4 apples peeled and diced
4 tbsp sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cardamom
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350•F
Spray non stick spray on to donut pan
In a bowl, add flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon and whisk well
With mixer, mix butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, until light and fluffy (4-5 minutes)
Add eggs one at a time, and vanilla extract
Add flour slowly, until well incorporated
Pour batter into bag, and pipe into donut trays
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until passed toothpick test
While donuts are baking, add butter to large nonstick pan
Toss together diced apples with cinnamon, sugar, cardamom and salt
Add to pan, and cook on medium flame until apples are soft (9 minutes). Add to bowl and allow to cool
Mix together coating sugar and cinnamon
Let donuts cool for 3 minutes, and immediately toss in cinnamon and sugar mix
Once cooled, cut in half, scoop out a little donut, and place in spiced apple mix
Enjoy!
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