Description
Easy, pillowy-soft donut holes made with reduced apple cider and tossed in a fragrant cinnamon sugar coating.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh apple cider (reduced to 1/2 cup)
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Coating: 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: In a small saucepan, simmer the apple cider over medium heat until it has reduced to 1/2 cup. Let it cool completely before using.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine the cooled reduced cider, melted butter, egg, and buttermilk until smooth.
Step 4: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5: Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
Step 6: Use a small cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough into the hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 7: Remove the donut holes with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels.
Step 8: While still warm, roll the cinnamon sugar apple cider donut holes in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well-coated.
Notes
Ensure your oil stays at a consistent 350°F for the best texture. Reducing the cider is crucial for flavor!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
