Artificial Food Coloring Free Apple Cider Donuts
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12 servings
For the donuts
- 1 ½ cups apple cider
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the cinnamon-sugar coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Pour the apple cider into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cider has reduced to about 1/2 cup, 15–18 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cavity donut pan (or two 6-cavity pans) thoroughly with nonstick spray or softened butter, making sure to coat the center posts.
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