So here we are, through the first week in August, and it's already starting to look like Fall here in Western Norway. No, the leaves haven't started turning just yet, but we went from long, sunny, warm days, to noticeably shorter, cooler, and rainier days. The air's gotten crisper, the sweaters have definitely been moved to the top of the shirt drawers, and I'm able to wear my scarves again, all of which say Fall is definitely on the way (not that I'm complaining. Fall is my favorite season). So it was quite fitting when I got a link from my friend Maddie full of Fall photos. The accompanying text said, "I'm over this heat! (Also, apple cider doughnuts with your new doughnut pan??)" The ensuing conversation went something like this: "OH MY GOD APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS?!" "YOU SHOULD MAKE A RECIPE NOW!" "OK!!"
Apple Cider Doughnuts
Makes 6-8 doughnuts
For the apple cider doughnuts:
1 cup all purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tbsp. (30 grams) butter, melted
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ cup apple juice, preferably fresh
For the topping:
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Start by preheating your oven to 350*F (175*C) and greasing your doughnut pan. In a medium size bowl, combine your dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon) and gently whisk until everything is even distributed and there are no lumps (if the lumps are particularly troublesome, sifting the dry ingredients should take care of them). In a large bowl, combine your wet ingredients (melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and apple juice) and whisk until smooth. Slowly add your dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until the batter is completely lump free. Pipe the batter into your doughnut pan until the doughnut cups are ¾ of the way full, and bake for 9-10 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the doughnuts comes out clean).
In a small (but nonetheless big enough for doughnut dipping) bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon for topping. Turn out your doughnuts and allow them to cool. You want to start dipping them while they're still warm, but cool enough to handle. To coat the doughnuts, dip the side that was in the pan into the cinnamon/sugar mix. The pan side of the doughnuts will have retained the most moisture, and because of this, the sugar/cinnamon will stick to it without needing any icing (the side that was up while baking will have formed a crust so the sugar/cinnamon won't stick to it as easily).
Although these are best when eaten the day of, you can store them for a couple of days in a sealed paper bag (plastic bags will make your doughnuts soggy).
It may feel like Fall here, but how is it feeling in the rest of the world? Are you in Fall mode yet, or still holding on to summer? Join the conversation in the comments!
Happy baking!
Sue says
It's still summer here, but the nights are more comfortable. I'll be trying these ! They look delicious 🙂
The Simple, Sweet Life says
I'm glad someone's still enjoying summer even if we can't anymore. 🙂 I hope you enjoy the doughnuts!
Caroline @ shrinkingsingle says
These sound amazing. We are heading in to Spring in Australia and I can't wait for the end of the cold weather but these donuts will help with the wait for summer.
The Simple, Sweet Life says
That's right! I always forget that you guys south of the equator are entering spring as we're entering fall. I'm sure you're ready for some nicer weather (although I wouldn't mind some sunny fall days as opposed to the sopping wet fall days we're having)! I hope you enjoy the doughnuts! 🙂
Teri@The Freshman Cook says
These are beautiful! Fall is my favorite time of year also and I can't wait to make these doughnuts! I love apple cider! I would love if you would stop by and share this at my new link party, Celebrate It! It is all about celebrating what we do every day! http://bit.ly/1ucHUvh
Hope to see you there!
The Simple, Sweet Life says
Fall really is the best time of year, isn't it? And I can't wait until I can get my hands on some pumpkin puree (not so easy to come by in Norway) so I can really dive into fall baking! 🙂 I see I missed your link party this week, but I'll definitely drop by next week and check it out! Thanks for the invitation! 🙂
Kelley says
You are killing me with your doughnuts. I really have to get a doughnut form and try your recipes. Thanks for sharing.
The Simple, Sweet Life says
I put off buying a doughnut pan for quite a while, but I'm SO not sorry that I finally got one! In other words: DO IT! BUY THE DOUGHNUT PAN! 😉
shaywiz says
Yum! My cousin actually had apple cider doughnuts instead of a cake at her wedding. I've never been a doughnut person, but these?! I'll dig right in!
The Simple, Sweet Life says
What a cute idea to have doughnuts at a wedding! I think I was too caught with cake to think of anything else at my own. 🙂
bj says
These look amazing..
I am hanging on to summer with all I've got. 🙂
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The Simple, Sweet Life says
I wish we were hanging onto summer here! 🙂
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
Yum!
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above says
Great recipe. These look delicious.
Debi
The Simple, Sweet Life says
Thank you! 🙂
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The Simple, Sweet Life says
Thanks for the sweet feature! 🙂