Apple Cider Donuts

Apple Cider Donuts remind me of Fall, but I love them any time of the year. They remind me of going to the apple orchard with family - and the best part is going to the market area for snack. My favorite snack is a warm apple cider donut!!

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Apple Cider Donuts

Prep Time:

40 min

Cook Time:

5 min per batch

Serves:

1 dozen plus holes

Ingredients

Ingredients:

Donuts:

2 cups apple cider (reduced to approx 1 cup)

3 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon each ground cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice

2 large eggs, room temperature

6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

Oil for deep-fat frying

Cinnamon and Sugar

Mix 3/4 cup sugar and 2-3 tablespoons ground cinnamon. Toss with warm doughnuts

Maple Glaze

2 cups confectioners' sugar

3 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring

Preparation

In a small saucepan, make cider reduction. Bring cider to a rapid boil; cook over high heat until reduced by half, about 12 minutes. Cool completely.

Whisk together flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and spices. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter and cooled cider; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (dough will be sticky). Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour.

Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, pat each portion to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 3-in. doughnut cutter.

In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 325°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Fry doughnut holes, a few at time, until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels; cool slightly. If desired, dip doughnuts into glaze or sugar of your choice.

Notes:

The dough can be refrigerated over night if you are planning on having warm donuts for breakfast. Cover bowl and let warm a few minutes before cutting the donuts.

Other Optional Glazes/Sugars:

Dust in Powdered Sugar

Warm Nutella and drizzle over the top

Chocolate Glaze: Bring 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream and 2 tablespoons light corn syrup just to a boil; pour over 6 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.

Ginger-Sugar: In a shallow bowl, mix 3/4 cup sugar and 2-3 tablespoons ground ginger. Toss with warm doughnuts.

1 serving: 335 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.