Caramel Glazed Apple Cider Baked Doughnuts
When you think of Fall treats, apple cider doughnuts are definitely on that list. And you can easily make the baked version at home with making these Caramel Glazed Apple Cider Baked Doughnuts!
Servings 18 Doughnuts
Ingredients
Doughnuts
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Caramel Sauce
- 1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 6 well donut pan with non-stick spray. In a sauce pan, bring apple cider to a boil for about 15-20 minutes to reduce to ¾ cup. Cool to room temperature or refrigerate to cold.In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, add eggs, oil and brown sugar. Mix until combined. Add reduced apple cider and buttermilk and combine. Add dry ingredients and mix until everything is incorporated.Using a piping bag, pipe the donut cavities 2/3 full and bake 18-20 minutes. Cool until 𝐲𝐨𝐮 can remove doughnuts from the pan. Top with a spoonful of caramel sauce and chopped pecans if desired.
Caramel Sauce
- In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, add condensed milk, butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Whisk until the sugar is melted for about 5 minutes. Do not over cook. Turn off the heat and add vanilla and salt. Cool completely before serving.
