Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Directions

• 1

  Simmer the apple cider in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool.

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• 2

  Preheat the oven to 350 F.

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• 3

  Spray a donut pan with nonstick spray and set aside.

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• 4

  In a large bowl whisk the milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.

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• 5

  In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, apple pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

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• 6

  Fold the flour mixture into the milk mixture, then stir in the cooled reduced cider. Stir until everything is just combined.

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• 7

  Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan, filling each donut well about 2/3 of of the way full. Do not overfill.

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• 8

  Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the tops are set.

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• 9

  Allow the donuts to cool for 5 minutes in the pan.

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• 10

  Prepare for topping the donuts by melting the butter in one bowl and mixing the sugar and apple pie spice in a second bowl.

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• 11

  Remove the donuts from the pan and dip in the melted butter and then roll in the spiced sugar.

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• 12

  Set on a wire rack to finish cooling.

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• 13

  Repeat with remaining batter.

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