Description
Baked Apple Cider Donut Holes bring warmth from New England’s autumn kitchens, blending spiced apple essence with delicate pastry perfection. Cinnamon-sugar coating and rich cider notes create an irresistible treat you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup apple cider (reduced to ½ cup and cooled)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients and Coating:
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a toasty 350°F (175°C), establishing an ideal environment for baking.
- In a medium mixing vessel, orchestrate a harmonious blend of flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and baking powder, ensuring each granule is evenly distributed.
- Create a silky liquid foundation by whisking reduced apple cider, brown sugar, egg, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream until the mixture achieves a luxurious, uniform consistency.
- Delicately marry the wet and dry ingredients, folding with gentle strokes until just incorporated. Allow the batter to rest and develop depth for 10 minutes.
- Prepare mini muffin pans with a light mist of non-stick cooking spray, ensuring each cavity receives a protective coating.
- Generously populate each muffin cup approximately three-quarters full with the prepared batter, creating uniform miniature vessels.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, monitoring until a slender toothpick emerges pristine when inserted into the center.
- After removing from the oven, permit the donut holes a brief cooling interlude of a few minutes.
- Craft a tantalizing cinnamon sugar coating by vigorously whisking granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together.
- While still warm, tenderly enrobe each donut hole in the fragrant cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture, or preserve in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Reducing apple cider concentrates its rich, tangy flavor, creating a deeper taste profile for these delightful mini treats.
- Resting the batter allows gluten to relax, ensuring a tender and soft texture in every bite-sized donut hole.
- Mini muffin pans transform ordinary donut batter into perfectly portioned, golden-brown morsels that are irresistibly cute.
- Coating warm donut holes in cinnamon sugar creates a crispy, sweet exterior that complements the moist, spiced interior.
- Storing in an airtight container helps maintain freshness, keeping these delectable donut holes enjoyable for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg