Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups apple cider (reduced to 1/2 cup)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Start by simmering 1.5 cups of apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat. Let it cook down for about 10-15 minutes until you have exactly 1/2 cup of liquid. This concentrates the flavor. Set it aside to cool. While the cider cools, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard donut pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and the cooled, reduced apple cider. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this will make the donuts tough.
- Transfer the batter to a large piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of cream. If the glaze is too thick, add more cream one teaspoon at a time until it reaches a dipping consistency. Dip the top of each cooled donut into the glaze and set them back on the wire rack. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
- Cook Time: 35 minutes