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Group of Apple Cider Donuts with cinnamon sticks and apples

Easy Fried Apple Cider Donuts

Fried Apple Cider Donuts are filled with the flavors of Fall! A scrumptious deep fried treat made with sweet tangy boiled apple cider with hints of warm spices! Tender and moist inside, golden and crispy outside.  The perfect Family Fall tradition!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 18 donuts
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cups 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 Tablespoon butter melted and cooled
  • Oil for deep-fat frying

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2-3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sauce pan, over high heat, bring cider to a rapid boil; cook until reduced by half, about 12 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and spices. You may need to use a pastry blender to "cut" brown sugar into flour mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted cooled butter, and cooled cider together until well blended.
  • Create a "well" in the center of the flour mixture. Pour wet ingredients into center of well. Begin mixing from inside the well to the outer edges until a sticky dough forms.
  • Cover dough and chill for one hour, or until firm enough to shape.
  • Place dough on floured surface. Gently roll, or pat dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
  • In an electric skillet or deep fryer, or in a deep pot on the back of your stove, heat about 3 inches of oil to 325°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Cook doughnut holes 1 minute per side or until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels; cool slightly. If desired roll donuts in cinnamon sugar coating and serve warm.

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Notes

Additional time is for chilling the dough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 219mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
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