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Fried Apple Cider Donuts

Fried Apple Cider Donuts

Delightful Fried Apple Cider Donuts that are crispy on the outside and tender within, boasting a perfect balance of spiced apple flavors.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh apple cider, reduced
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (unbleached)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamo
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon for coating

Method
 

  1. Pour 2 cups of fresh apple cider into a small saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer until reduced to about ½ cup. Let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg until fully incorporated, then add cooled reduced apple cider and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined without overmixing.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C), prepare a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
  8. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to ½-inch thickness and cut out donuts using a cutter.
  9. Fry 2-3 donuts at a time for about 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Repeat for all donuts.
  10. Drain excess oil on paper towels and coat while warm in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
  11. Serve warm.

Notes

Make sure to maintain oil temperature for best results. Leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days at room temperature.