Apple Cider Donuts

Main Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups apple cider
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp apple pie spice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Topping Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp apple pie spice
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Directions:

1. Reduce the apple cider - simmer in a small saucepan until you only have 1/2 cup left. Start checking at 10 minutes, then every 5. Typically takes about 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
2. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, apple pie spice, and salt together in a large bowl.
3. Whisk the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together. Combine with the dry ingredients, add the reduced apple cider, and whisk everything together.
4. Pour batter into donut cavities and bake for 10-11 minutes at 350 degrees. The donuts are ready to take out of the oven if they push back upon touch. Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from donut pan.
5. Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, and applie pie spice together in a bowl. Dunk both sides of each donut in melted butter, then roll around in the apple spice topping.