The BEST Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts Recipe
Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts are filled with a spiced cinnamon and delicious apple flavor. The sugar coating on the outside perfectly contrasts the light and fluffy texture. These baked donuts are easy to make, use simple ingredients and are absolutely delectable.
Ingredients
Apple Cider Donuts
- 1 cup gluten free flour, or regular all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 small apples, diced in small chunks
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray the donut pan with nonstick spray
- In a large mixing bowl combine the sugars with the egg, butter and vanilla extract
- Mix until fully combined
- Fold in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg until fully combined
- Slowly stir in the apple cider into the batter
- Add the small chunks of apples and fold into the batter
- Using a piping bag or spoon, add the batter into the donut pan
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until donuts are fluffy with the edges lightly browned
- Transfer the donuts to a wired rack after 10 minutes in the donut pan
- Let cool for an additional 10 to 15 minutes before coating
- Combine the cinnamon and sugar together in a wide, shallow dish
- Coat the donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture covering all sides
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal