Apple Cider Doughnuts

Ingredients:

For the Doughnuts:

• 1 cup apple cider
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Coating:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a doughnut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the apple cider over medium heat. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until it reduces to about 1/2 cup. Let it cool completely.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the cooled apple cider, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the doughnuts are set and lightly golden brown.
8. While the doughnuts are baking, prepare the coating. In a shallow bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
9. Once the doughnuts are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes.
10. Carefully remove the doughnuts from the pan and dip each one into the melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
11. Place the coated doughnuts on a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving:

Enjoy these delectable Apple Cider Doughnuts warm or at room temperature. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat with a cup of coffee or hot apple cider on a crisp autumn day!