Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts

Apple Cider Doughnuts

1. Place 1 1/2 cups of apple cider into a small sauce pan and place over medium high heat

2. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium or medium low and simmer until the apple cider has reduced down to a third of its original amount (leaving you with 1/2 cup of apple cider reduction)

3. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees

4. Transfer the apple cider reduction into a small dish and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes

5. In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups of all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of allspice, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg until combined

6. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1/2 cup of whole milk, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until fully combined

7. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until both are fully incorporated

8. Whisk in the reduced apple cider and stir until the batter is smooth and fully combined

9. Grease a doughnut pan and fill each cavity about 2/3 full

10. Bake on a center rack for about 10 minutes (for full sized doughnuts) or until the doughnuts feel springy to a light touch

11. Once the doughnuts are baked, transfer them onto a cooling rack