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Cinnamon Apple Cider Doughnut Rings

Soft baked apple cider doughnut rings coated in buttery cinnamon sugar for the ultimate cozy fall treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnut rings
Course: Fried Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Doughnut Batter
  • 2 cups apple cider reduced to 1/2 cup
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • doughnut pan
  • whisk
  • saucepan

Method
 

  1. Reduce apple cider to 1/2 cup and cool completely.
  2. Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine into a smooth batter.
  3. Pipe into doughnut pans and bake until golden.
  4. Brush warm doughnuts with butter and coat in cinnamon sugar.

Notes

Reducing the cider creates a richer apple flavor and bakery-quality results.