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Easy Homemade Apple Cider Donut Holes

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These apple cider donut holes are soft, tender, and coated in a crunchy brown sugar cinnamon mixture. A happy accident turned into the perfect fall treat, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (70 g) packed brown sugar (for coating)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided: 1 tsp for batter, 1/2 tsp for coating)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • About 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable or canola oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
  2. In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg lightly. Add apple cider, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a plate with paper towels.
  5. Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, drop rounded tablespoons of batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches of 5-6, turning once, until deep golden brown, about 2-3 minutes total.
  6. Transfer fried donut holes to the paper towel-lined plate to drain for 30-60 seconds.
  7. In a shallow bowl, mix together the packed brown sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
  8. While still warm, roll the donut holes in the brown sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  9. Repeat with remaining batter, letting the oil return to 350°F between batches. Serve warm.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady between 340-360°F. Let batter rest for 2-3 minutes before frying for fluffier donut holes. Coat immediately after draining for best adhesion. For a baked version, bake in a greased mini muffin tin at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.

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Keywords: apple cider donut holes, fall dessert, fried donuts, easy donut recipe, brown sugar cinnamon

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