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Easy Fried Apple Cider Doughnuts

Easy Fried Apple Cider Doughnuts

Enjoy these Easy Fried Apple Cider Doughnuts, a delicious fall treat with rich flavors and warm spices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 20 doughnuts
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 257

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • ? cup granulated sugar
  • ? cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ? cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 ? cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ? teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 medium apple peeled, cored, and grated Macoun or Macintosh
  • canola oil for frying
  • 1 ? cups granulated sugar for cinnamon sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons ground cinnamon for cinnamon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg for cinnamon sugar

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Stand mixer
  • medium bowl
  • Plastic bench scraper
  • Rolling Pin
  • donut cutter
  • Large heavy-duty pot
  • paper towels
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, reduce the apple cider to about ? cup, about 30 minutes. Set aside and cool to room temperature.
  2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices into a medium bowl and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use a stand mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time and continue to mix until incorporated. Use a rubber spatula to occasionally scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  5. Add the cooled apple cider, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, mixing to combine. Add the flour mixture and combine.
  6. Gently fold the grated apples into the batter.
  7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  8. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. This dough can be sticky. Use a plastic bench scraper to fold the dough over and flour before cutting donuts.
  9. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to ?-inch thickness. Lightly flour a donut cutter and use it to cut out the donuts, then place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Line a baking sheet with several layers of paper towels and set aside.
  11. In a large heavy-duty pot, add about 3 inches of canola oil. Heat to a temperature of 375 degrees F.
  12. Drop about 4 to 5 donuts into the oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly golden brown.
  13. Remove the donuts from the oil and allow to drain on the paper towels.
  14. In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the cinnamon sugar; mix well. While the donuts are still warm, sprinkle them with the cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnutCalories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSodium: 219mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28g

Notes

These Easy Fried Apple Cider Doughnuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or frozen for longer storage. Reheat in the oven to regain warmth and crispiness.

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