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Brown Butter Apple Cider Donuts: The Best Indulgent Treat

Brown Butter Apple Cider Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar

Indulge in the rich flavors of brown butter and apple cider with these delightful donuts coated in cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup sugar for coating
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for coating

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. In a saucepan, reduce the apple cider over medium heat until it becomes thick and syrupy.
  3. In a bowl, combine the browned butter and sugar, mixing until smooth.
  4. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the reduced apple cider.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
  7. Fill the donut pan with the batter and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Let the donuts cool slightly before coating in cinnamon sugar.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use fresh apple cider.
  • Allow donuts to cool fully before storing.

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Keywords: Brown Butter, Apple Cider, Donuts, Cinnamon Sugar