Description
Enjoy warm, comforting apple cider donuts, a perfect fall treat from Gourmet Gusto. Lina Kohn shares her family’s cherished recipe for a delightful homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/4 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together apple cider, 1/2 cup sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat to 350°F (175°C).
- While the oil heats, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating by combining 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Carefully drop tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying 3-4 donuts at a time. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove donuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- While still warm, toss the donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade apple cider donuts!
Notes
- For best results, use good quality apple cider.
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature to avoid greasy donuts.
- You can adjust the spices in the coating to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: Approximately 250-300
- Sugar: Approximately 20-25g
- Sodium: Approximately 150-200mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10-13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-35g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 25-30mg