Apple Cider Caramel Glazed Donuts
Baked apple cider donuts drenched in brown sugar caramel glaze.
In a nutshell: This authentic american apple cider caramel glazed donuts comes together in just 32 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Bring apple orchard vibes straight to your kitchen! Concentrated apple cider dough baked to perfection and glazed with salted caramel.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Ensure Balanced Room Temperature: Having butter, milk, and eggs at comfortable room temperature allows emulsions to form cleanly, resulting in the tenderest crumb for apple cider caramel glazed donuts.
- Test with a Toothpick: Insert a wooden skewer or toothpick into the center; look for a few moist crumbs rather than wet batter or a bone-dry stick.
Ingredients
12
servings
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1 cup fresh apple cider, reduced to 1/2 cup
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp apple pie spice
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup salted caramel sauce, for glaze
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¼ cup powdered sugar, for glaze
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Reduce Cider
Simmer apple cider over medium heat until reduced by half to concentrate flavor. Cool slightly.
Mix & Bake
Whisk cider reduction with flour, sugars, egg, butter, and spices. Pipe into donut pan and bake at 350°F for 12 minutes.
Glaze
Dip tops of cooled donuts into warm salted caramel glaze.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Simmering the cider until it's halved concentrates the apple flavor so it actually comes through in the baked donut. Skipping this step gives you a blander crumb.
You can, but the flavor will be milder. Reduce it the same way to concentrate what flavor is there.
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. The caramel glaze helps keep them moist.
Yes. Store it covered in the fridge for up to a week and warm it gently before dipping the cooled donuts.
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