When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to change, it’s time for one of fall’s greatest treats—Baked Apple Cider Donuts. The weather in Minnesota couldn’t be further from crisp fall temps, we’ve been having excessive heat advisories this week, but I was craving these amazing donuts so I made them on the Traeger instead of the oven. Same delicious taste without heating up the house more than it already is.
From their spicy, sweet aroma to their unique texture, these treats will satisfy your sweet tooth and make your kitchen smell like autumn. If you’ve never experienced the delightful flavor of a freshly-Baked Apple Cider Donut, you’re in luck.
Not only are these delicious treats perfect for a fall celebration or special occasion, they are also surprisingly easy to make.
Baked Apple Cider Donuts are the ultimate autumnal treat. Not only are they easy to make, but they are delicious, versatile, and can be shared with friends and family. While traditional donuts are fried, baked donuts offer an alternative for those who are looking for a healthier, more weight-conscious option.
What are Baked Apple Cider Donuts?
Baked apple cider donuts are a delightful treat that captures the essence of the fall season. Infused with the rich, tangy notes of apple cider and dusted with a sweet sugar coating, these donuts combine a melt-in-mouth texture with an irresistible flavor. They bring the warmth of an apple orchard right to your palate, celebrating the comfort of home-made baking.
Ingredients
Donuts
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Ground cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Apple cider
- Milk
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Butter
Topping
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Butter
How to make Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Preheat oven or Traeger smoker to 325° F. Grease the donut pans with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a small bowl, combine apple cider, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract and melted butter.
Add the liquid ingredients to the flour mixture, mix well until blended together.
Transfer the batter to a piping bag, cut the tip off and fill 12 donut cups 3/4 full.
Bake donuts for 13 minutes until the spring back when touched.
Allow the donuts to cool just slightly before removing them from the pan.
In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar, brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
Brush each donut with the melted butter and then coat in the sugar mixture until evenly coated.
Serve and enjoy!
Tools For This Recipe
(Amazon affiliate links)- These are the tools I use when making this recipe!
Wilton donut pans – Make donuts for your hungry guests using this six-cavity donut pan. This sturdy pan will yield six, full-sized donuts that are baked, not fried.
Pyrex glass mixing bowl – The Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl is handy to store in the fridge and freezer when you need to freeze contents or keep them fresh.
Traeger Pro Grill – This is best wood-fired grill to help you create amazing and unforgettable meals!
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Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Ingredients
Donuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
Topping
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Donuts
- Preheat oven or Traeger smoker to 325° F. Grease the donut pans with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a small bowl, combine apple cider, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract and melted butter.
- Add the liquid ingredients to the flour mixture, mix well until blended together.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag, cut the tip off and fill 12 donut cups 3/4 full.
- Bake donuts for 13 minutes until the spring back when touched.
- Allow the donuts to cool just slightly before removing them from the pan.
- Topping
- In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar, brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Brush each donut with the melted butter and then coat in the sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve and enjoy!
