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Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts

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These gluten free apple cider donuts are a warm and cozy fall treat, baked to perfection and coated in cinnamon sugar. Made with reduced apple cider and a gluten free flour blend, they deliver all the nostalgic orchard flavor in a tender, allergy-friendly bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider (reduced to 1/2 cup)
  • 2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter or neutral oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar mixture (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cavity donut pan.
  2. In a saucepan, simmer the apple cider until it reduces by half. Let it cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together gluten free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter (or oil), eggs, vanilla, and reduced apple cider.
  5. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined.
  6. Spoon batter into donut pan, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when pressed lightly.
  8. While still warm, toss donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.

Notes

  • Reduce cider for deeper apple flavor.
  • Dip in melted butter before coating for extra richness.
  • Make them dairy-free using oil and plant-based milk.
  • Add glaze using powdered sugar and cider for a sweet topping.
  • Use a muffin tin if you don’t have a donut pan (adjust bake time).

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