Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for coating)

Instructions:

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, simmer 2 cups of apple cider for 20 minutes until reduced to exactly 1/2 cup. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1.5 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until no lumps remain.
  3. In a separate large bowl, vigorously whisk the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, 2 tbsp melted butter, yogurt, vanilla, and the reduced apple cider.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Transfer the batter to a large piping bag and pipe into a greased 12-cavity donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean (approximately 10-12 minutes). Let donuts cool slightly in the pan.
  7. Prepare the coating by mixing 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a bowl. Brush each warm donut with the 4 tbsp melted butter, then toss in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.