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Caramel Apple Cider Donuts

Caramel Apple Cider Donuts

Delicious caramel apple cider donuts filled with creamy caramel and coated in cinnamon-sugar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 donuts
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-cavity donut pans
  • medium saucepan
  • large bowl
  • Medium Bowl
  • piping bag

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1.5 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon divided
  • 1 tablespoon apple pie spice divided
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 6 cups fresh apple cider
  • 1 jar (12-ounce) caramel sauce good-quality
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1.5 teaspoons apple pie spice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease two 12-cavity donut pans with butter or baking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple cider, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the cider has reduced to 1 ½ cups (approximately 20-30 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, remaining cinnamon (2 teaspoons), and remaining apple pie spice (2 teaspoons). Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking gently until just combined and smooth. Stir in the cooled, concentrated apple cider.
  • Transfer the batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag. Pipe the batter into each donut cavity, filling them about ¾ full.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and spring back when touched. Let cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Inject caramel into each donut using a piping bag fitted with a metal filling tip.
  • In a shallow bowl, melt the butter. In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, and apple pie spice. Dunk each donut in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.

Notes

Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep donuts light and fluffy. Check for doneness at 12 minutes as donuts can overbake quickly. Use high-quality caramel sauce for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
Keyword baking, Caramel Apple Cider Donuts, dessert, donuts, vegetarian
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