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Apple cider donuts are one of the best treats for any time of year but especially during the fall. There
are few things better than a fresh doughnut, but the amount of time it takes to make donuts can be a major
drawback for busy families on the go. This doesn’t have to be the case.
While you can look up a recipe that will take about three to four hours once you’re done chopping, mixing, and getting every other detail perfect, there’s another option. You can save a ton of time if you make apple cider donuts at home by picking up a mix that gives you almost everything you’ll need to whip up a batch in no time. Here’s what you’ll need to get started.
Doughnut Making Supplies
• Pot or deep skillet
• Doughnut cutter
• Candy thermometer
• Measuring cups
• Spoon
• Spatula
• Rolling pin
• Tongs for picking up the donuts
• Plates lined with paper towels
• Baking sheets lined with wax paper
Cider Doughnut Making Ingredients
• Apple cider doughnut mix
• Fresh apple cider
• Water
• Flour (for counter)
• Sugar, cinnamon, and confectioner’s sugar for glaze (see optional step below).
Cider Doughnut Steps
The hard part about making apple cider donuts is you’ll need to plan ahead. So get your kitchen set up
first. Set up cookie sheets with wax paper, plates with paper towels, and a pot or deep skillet with at
least four inches of oil—canola oil is great. Use a candy thermometer to make sure the oil stays as close
to 375 degrees as possible.
You’ll get a better doughnut texture if you warm up the cider first in a sauce pan. If you’re planning on
making a glaze, you could even use the same pan for the glaze after you add the cider to the mix.
In a mixing bowl, add the water, apple cider doughnut mix, and apple cider. Mix them together and then
spread some flour on the counter. Put the dough on the counter and use a rolling pin to smooth them
out. Once you’ve rolled out the dough, use a doughnut cutter to cut out the doughnut shapes. You can even set
aside the doughnut holes!
Once the oil is holding steady at 375 degrees, you can drop the donuts in. Give them about 45 seconds
on each side. Stir and keep them on the move so they cook evenly and don’t stick to the pot. Use a
wooden spoon to make sure they cook golden brown before flipping them.
You’ll then let them drain on the plate lined with a paper towels before putting the finished donuts on
your cookie trays or immersing them in the glaze and sugar mixture.
If you want to take your apple cider donuts to the next level, make your own glaze so that you can roll
the donuts in sugar when they’re done cooking. You should make the glaze before cooking the donuts.
You’ll need 1 cup of apple cider that you’ll heat over medium heat in a sauce pan in order to reduce it to
1/4 cup. Then whisk in 1/4 cup of confectioner’s sugar so that its smooth.
Once that’s done, set the glaze aside for later. Also mix 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of
cinnamon that you can use as a topping or that you can roll the donuts into when they’re done.
Last of all, and most importantly, enjoy your fresh donuts with friends or family. They always taste best
when shared!
I haven’t had cider doughnuts, but they sound SO good! I’m definitely going to have to try this recipe!