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Maple Glazed Apple Cider Donuts

Name: Maple Glazed Apple Cider Donuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup apple cider; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 ½ cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 tablespoons room temperature butter; 2 eggs; ½ cup buttermilk (or add 1 Tbs Vinegar to 1/2 cup measuring cup & fill remaining space with milk, wait 10 minutes before using); 1 cup Apple Cider (reduced); ½ cup confectioners’ sugar; 1 ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar (sifted); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ⅓ cup pure maple syrup

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links, see Disclosure.September 16, 2022September 20, 2017

Why settle for plain old donuts when you can have something special like our Maple Glazed Apple Cider Donuts? These moist, tender apple cake donuts are topped with a delicious maple or cider glaze, making them irresistible. You’ll wonder why you don’t make them more often!

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Apple cider donuts are a fall favorite in our house, and every year we look forward to this spectacular treat.

The best part about this recipe is that you don’t have to make a mess digging out the deep fryer because they can be baked to perfection using a non-stick donut pan.

How to Make Maple Glazed Apple Cider Donuts

You’ll Need:
1 cup apple cider
1 cup granulated sugar
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons room temperature butter
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk (or add 1 Tbs Vinegar to 1/2 cup measuring cup & fill remaining space with milk, wait 10 minutes before using )

For the Apple Cider glaze:
1 cup Apple Cider (reduced!)
1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar (aka powdered sugar)

Maple Syrup Glaze
1 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup pure maple syrup

In a small saucepan over med-high heat, add the apple cider, bringing it to a boil. Let it boil for approximately 11 minutes uncovered until it is reduced to 1/4 cup. Set aside to cool.

In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well; set aside. Add the buttermilk and the cooled reduced apple cider.

In another medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together until well combined.

Add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture and mix only until the ingredients are incorporated, do not overmix, or the donuts will be “tough.”

If baking, Preheat the oven to 400°F

Spoon the soft dough into donut pans that have been sprayed lightly with olive oil. We use the misto olive oil sprayer for this to ensure an even coating.

Hint: Another way to ensure that the donut trays are evenly filled is to transfer the dough to a large zip-close bag, then cut the corner off the bag and pipe the mixture into the pans.

Bake for 9 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in the pan for 2 minutes before removing them, glaze as desired, or dip them in cinnamon/sugar mix.

To Fry:

Lightly flour a clean countertop, transfer the dough to the counter, and lightly flour the top of the dough.
Roll the dough until it is about 1/2 inch thick. Alternatively, you can roll the dough out on parchment paper or a Silpat to make it easier to pick the soft dough donuts up after! Cut with a donut cutter.
Place the cut donuts on a tray and refrigerate them for 15-20 minutes to make them a little easier to handle.
In a deep pan, add about 3″ of canola oil and heat it to 350°F
Place up to 3 donuts in the pan at once; Fry the donuts for about 1 minute per side, flipping once. Remove from hot oil, and drain on paper towels. Glaze or dip in sugar.

Apple Cider Glaze Directions:

Reduce the apple cider as directed above, and whisk in confectioners sugar until well blended. Set aside until needed.

Estimated calories per doughnut: 200 calories

Other Notes: If you really don’t want to boil your apple cider, you can purchase apple cider concentrate (for various recipes).

How long will Apple Cider Donuts Last

Apple cider donuts are best consumed within a few days of being made. However, they can technically last up to a week if stored properly. To extend their shelf life, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. If you want to enjoy them even longer, you can freeze them for up to three months.

When stored in the freezer, be sure to place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. When you’re ready to eat them, simply defrost them at room temperature or pop them in the oven or microwave for a few seconds. No matter how you enjoy them, apple cider donuts are sure to bring a smile to your face.