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Fall Baked Apple Cider Donut Bites: Easy 15-Min Snack

  • Author: Thea
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 30 servings 1x

Description

Soft, cakey, and bursting with concentrated apple flavor, these baked donut bites are a quick, autumnal treat that captures the essence of fall without the mess of frying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened pure apple cider
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until reduced to about 1/4 cup (60ml). Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, cooled reduced apple cider, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter among the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. While donuts bake, mix the coating sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a shallow dish. Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter for coating.
  9. Remove donuts from oven and let cool in the pan for 2 minutes. Remove carefully, brush or dip tops in melted butter while warm, and immediately roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Notes

Reduce the apple cider to concentrate flavor; do not use apple juice as it is too sweet. Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender donuts. Coat the donuts while they are still warm for the best sugar adhesion. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Do not refrigerate.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 45
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 15
  • Fat: 1.5
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 8
  • Fiber: 0.2
  • Protein: 0.5

Keywords: fall recipes, apple cider donuts, baked donuts, easy snacks, autumn treats, mini muffin tin recipes, cinnamon sugar donuts

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