Apple Cider Donuts were a staple in my bakery this time of year!
We couldn’t bake them fast enough to supply the demand and the lines were out the door on a Sunday morning in October!
Soft cake donuts loaded with fall spices and super apple flavor!
Vegan Apple Cider Donuts are the epitome of classic cake donut
Which I have always loved much more than a yeast raised donut
Concentrating the apple cider in this recipe will pack a punch
So be sure to take that extra step by reducing the apple cider first.
Rolled in a generous coating of cinnamon sugar these are just so fantastic!
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Notes for Success:
This recipe only makes 9 regular sized donuts so you may also want to double the recipe!
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Vegan Apple Cider Donuts
Ready in less than an hour, the classic cake donut that makes it’s appearance every fall! Reduced apple cider for a tremendous apple flavor punch!
Ingredients Â
- Apple Cider 1½ cups *read the instruction first
For the Apple Cider Donut Batter:
- 1ÂĽ cup All Purpose Flour (157g)
- ÂĽ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- â…“ cup Light Brown Sugar (70g)
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
- pinch Ground Nutmeg
- pinch Ground Cloves
- ½ cup Reduced Apple Cider (118ml)
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract (5ml)
- 4 teaspoon Vegetable Oil or Melted Vegan Butter (20ml)
- 1 Tbs Ground Flax (8g)
- 3 Tbs Hot Apple Cider from the reduction above (90ml)
- â…“ cup Plant Milk (77ml)
- 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar (5ml)
- 1 cup Cinnamon Sugar *as needed for dipping
InstructionsÂ
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Please read the entire instructions before beginning
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The apple cider listed below will be reduced & then used in different stages in the recipe
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First take 1½ cups apple cider & bring it to a boil in a medium sauce pot.
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Lower the heat to a simmer for 25-30 minutes.
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Once reduced, you should have about 1 of cup liquid remaining.½ cup is for the recipe & the other approx ½ cup I use for dipping the donuts after baking
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For the Donut Batter Combine ground flax seed with 3 Tablespoons of the hot apple cider & whisk smooth, set aside to thicken for 5 minutes
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Combine the plant milk with the apple cider vinegar stir & let sit for 5 minutes to thicken
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In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, salt, light brown sugar & the baking soda with all the spices & whisk smooth.
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Add all the liquid ingredients including the oil or melted vegan butter & whisk smooth
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Transfer batter to a pastry bag and pipe half way to the top into each of the cavities of a lightly greased Donut Pan
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Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 12 – 15 minutes or when they spring back when gently pressed they are done *For mini donuts the bake time is closer to 8 minutes
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Cool slightly then remove from the pans and while still warm dip in the remaining apple cider reduction, do not saturate them just a quick dip & flip then dip them into the cinnamon sugar
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Cool on a rack & serve.
Notes
Freeze for up to 1 month
