Description
Soft, spiced cake donuts made with reduced apple cider and topped with a buttery maple glaze and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped and toasted
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Simmer apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1 cup. Let cool.
- Whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, and cooled apple cider reduction.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a deep pot.
- Fry donut-shaped batter for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain donuts on a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Whisk melted butter, maple syrup, and powdered sugar to create a smooth glaze.
- Dip warm donuts into glaze and immediately press into toasted pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American