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Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts with Cinnamon Maple Glaze:

Stack of baked apple cider doughnuts with cinnamon maple glaze on a white pedestal stand.
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These Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts with Cinnamon Maple Glaze are a cozy fall treat packed with warm spices, reduced apple cider, and a rich maple glaze. Baked instead of fried, they’re moist, fluffy, and easy to make at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple cider (reduced to 1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, plus more for greasing)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 6 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2–3 tablespoons apple cider (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (room temperature, for glaze)
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt (for glaze)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Reduce 2 cups of apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat to 1/2 cup. Let cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly butter the doughnut pan.
  3. In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and apple pie spice.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the egg, brown sugar, buttermilk, and 1/4 cup of the reduced cider. Slowly add melted butter while whisking.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Transfer batter to a piping or Ziploc bag. Pipe into doughnut wells about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes. Doughnuts are ready when they spring back when lightly pressed.
  8. Cool in the pan for 1–2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with butter, cider, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon until smooth and desired consistency is reached.
  10. Dip or drizzle glaze over cooled doughnuts. Let set for 15–20 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay.
  • Use fresh apple cider (not spiced or sparkling) for best flavor.
  • Reduce cider the night before to save time.
  • Can substitute gluten-free flour and almond milk for dietary needs.
  • Use a piping bag for easy batter transfer.

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