Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Ingredients

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Quantity	Ingredient
1 ½ cup	Apple Cider
2 cups	All-purpose Flour
1 tsp	Baking Soda
¾ tsp	Baking Powder
1 tsp	Cinnamon
1 tsp	Apple Pie Spice
¼ tsp	Salt
2 tbsp	Unsalted Butter, melted
1 (large)	Egg
½ cup	Brown Sugar, packed
½ cup	Granulated Sugar
½ cup	Milk, room temperature
1 tps	Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup	Granulated Sugar (for coating)
¾ tsp	Cinnamon (for coating)
¾ tsp	Apple Pie Spice (for coating)
6 tbsp	Unsalted Butter, melted (for coating)

Instructions

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Step	Instructions
1.	Reduce the cider. Simmer the apple cider in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to ½ cup (120 ml). Start checking after 10 minutes; it may take about 20 minutes. Leave any spices or solids in the cider. Let cool for 10 minutes.
2.	Prepare the pan. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease the donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3.	Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, apple pie spice, and salt in a large bowl.
4.	Combine the batter. In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients along with the cooled, reduced cider. Whisk until smooth and combined; the batter will be slightly thick.
5.	Fill the pan. Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut cavities, filling each about halfway. To pipe with a zip-top bag, fill the bag with batter and snip off one bottom corner.
6.	Bake and cool. Bake for 10–11 minutes, until the tops and edges are lightly browned and the tops spring back when gently pressed. Cool in the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Grease the pan again before baking the remaining batter.
7.	Coat the donuts. Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and apple pie spice in a medium bowl. When the donuts are cool enough to handle, dip both sides in the melted butter, then generously coat with the spiced sugar.
8.	Serve and store. Serve immediately for the best texture. Keep leftovers tightly covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.