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Brown Butter Apple Cider Donuts with Salted Caramel

Delightful Brown Butter Apple Cider Donuts topped with warm salted caramel, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (browned) Browned over medium heat
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Toppings
  • 1 serving salted caramel sauce For drizzling on top

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather and measure all your ingredients.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
Brown the Butter
  1. Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. In a larger bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter, eggs, apple cider, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
Bake
  1. Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill each donut cavity about 3/4 full with batter.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Let them cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Finish
  1. Once cooled, drizzle the donuts with warm salted caramel sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in low oven for a few minutes.