Best 6 Ashleys Apple Cider Doughnuts Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, few can resist the allure of a perfectly crafted apple cider donut. With its tender, fluffy texture and tantalizing apple cider flavor, this delectable confection is a true symphony of autumn flavors that captures the essence of the season. Its golden-brown exterior beckons, promising a delightful crunch that gives way to a soft, melt-in-your-mouth interior infused with warm spices and the sweet tang of fresh apple cider. Whether enjoyed as a cozy breakfast treat, a delightful dessert, or a simple snack, Ashley's apple cider donuts stand as a testament to the enduring magic of homemade pastries and the artistry of culinary excellence.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ASHLEY'S APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS



Ashley's Apple Cider Doughnuts image

A wonderful recipe for autumn.

Provided by Val-Flowers

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup apple cider
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, at room temperature
2 eggs
½ cup buttermilk
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider

Steps:

  • Boil 1 cup apple cider in a small pot until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Beat white sugar and butter together with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well before each addition. Mix buttermilk and reduced apple cider into creamed butter mixture.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Slowly stir flour mixture into creamed butter mixture just until dough is combined.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle dough with flour and roll to 1/2-inch thickness, adding more flour if dough is sticky. Cut dough into doughnuts using a 3-inch-wide doughnut cutter and arrange on a baking sheet; refrigerate until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat at least 3 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons apple cider together in a bowl until glaze is smooth.
  • Fry doughnuts in the hot oil, 2 to 3 at a time, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour glaze over warm doughnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 336.1 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

ASHLEY'S APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS



Ashley's Apple Cider Doughnuts image

A wonderful recipe for autumn.

Provided by Val-Flowers

Categories     Quick Bread

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup apple cider
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, at room temperature
2 eggs
½ cup buttermilk
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider

Steps:

  • Boil 1 cup apple cider in a small pot until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Beat white sugar and butter together with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well before each addition. Mix buttermilk and reduced apple cider into creamed butter mixture.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Slowly stir flour mixture into creamed butter mixture just until dough is combined.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle dough with flour and roll to 1/2-inch thickness, adding more flour if dough is sticky. Cut dough into doughnuts using a 3-inch-wide doughnut cutter and arrange on a baking sheet; refrigerate until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat at least 3 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons apple cider together in a bowl until glaze is smooth.
  • Fry doughnuts in the hot oil, 2 to 3 at a time, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour glaze over warm doughnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 336.1 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

ASHLEY'S APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS



Ashley's Apple Cider Doughnuts image

A wonderful recipe for autumn.

Provided by Val-Flowers

Categories     Quick Bread

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup apple cider
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, at room temperature
2 eggs
½ cup buttermilk
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider

Steps:

  • Boil 1 cup apple cider in a small pot until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Beat white sugar and butter together with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well before each addition. Mix buttermilk and reduced apple cider into creamed butter mixture.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Slowly stir flour mixture into creamed butter mixture just until dough is combined.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle dough with flour and roll to 1/2-inch thickness, adding more flour if dough is sticky. Cut dough into doughnuts using a 3-inch-wide doughnut cutter and arrange on a baking sheet; refrigerate until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat at least 3 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons apple cider together in a bowl until glaze is smooth.
  • Fry doughnuts in the hot oil, 2 to 3 at a time, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour glaze over warm doughnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 336.1 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

ASHLEY'S APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS



Ashley's Apple Cider Doughnuts image

A wonderful recipe for autumn.

Provided by Val-Flowers

Categories     Quick Bread

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup apple cider
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, at room temperature
2 eggs
½ cup buttermilk
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider

Steps:

  • Boil 1 cup apple cider in a small pot until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Beat white sugar and butter together with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well before each addition. Mix buttermilk and reduced apple cider into creamed butter mixture.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Slowly stir flour mixture into creamed butter mixture just until dough is combined.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle dough with flour and roll to 1/2-inch thickness, adding more flour if dough is sticky. Cut dough into doughnuts using a 3-inch-wide doughnut cutter and arrange on a baking sheet; refrigerate until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat at least 3 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons apple cider together in a bowl until glaze is smooth.
  • Fry doughnuts in the hot oil, 2 to 3 at a time, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour glaze over warm doughnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 336.1 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

ASHLEY'S APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS



Ashley's Apple Cider Doughnuts image

A wonderful recipe for autumn.

Provided by Val-Flowers

Categories     Quick Bread

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup apple cider
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, at room temperature
2 eggs
½ cup buttermilk
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider

Steps:

  • Boil 1 cup apple cider in a small pot until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Beat white sugar and butter together with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well before each addition. Mix buttermilk and reduced apple cider into creamed butter mixture.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Slowly stir flour mixture into creamed butter mixture just until dough is combined.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle dough with flour and roll to 1/2-inch thickness, adding more flour if dough is sticky. Cut dough into doughnuts using a 3-inch-wide doughnut cutter and arrange on a baking sheet; refrigerate until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat at least 3 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons apple cider together in a bowl until glaze is smooth.
  • Fry doughnuts in the hot oil, 2 to 3 at a time, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour glaze over warm doughnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 336.1 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

BAKED APPLE CIDER DONUTS



Baked Apple Cider Donuts image

Make and share this Baked Apple Cider Donuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ashley Holt

Categories     Breakfast

Time 34m

Yield 12 donuts

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup applesauce
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons apple cider
electric green gel paste food coloring, for tinting
assorted sprinkles and disco dust for decorating doughnut
chocolate licorice, to make stems
sour apple, fruit strips to make leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease two 6-count donut pans and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over high heat, bring cider to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 15 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, applesauce, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add the reduced cider and stir to combine.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just incorporated.
  • Transfer batter to a disposable piping bag. Pipe batter into donut pans, filling each well nearly to the rim. Bake until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean, 12-14 minutes. Allow doughnuts to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together powdered sugar and apple cider. Tint to desired shade of green using gel paste food coloring (glaze should be the consistency of glue; thin with additional cider if necessary). Carefully dip the top of each doughnut into the glaze and decorate as desired with sprinkles, disco dust, a candy stem and candy leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 357.8, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 36.3, Protein 3.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor. If you don't have apple cider, you can substitute apple juice, but the doughnuts will not have as much apple flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the doughnuts tough.
  • Fry the doughnuts at a moderate temperature. If the oil is too hot, the doughnuts will brown too quickly and be undercooked in the center. If the oil is too cool, the doughnuts will absorb too much oil and be greasy.
  • Drain the doughnuts on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Serve the doughnuts warm, dusted with cinnamon sugar or glaze.

Conclusion:

These apple cider doughnuts are the perfect fall treat. They are easy to make and absolutely delicious. The doughnuts are soft and fluffy, with a delicious apple cider flavor. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.

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