Jul 13 2026
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Apple Cider Donut Recipe

Inspired by The Dabney
Time1h 30m
Serves12

foie gras parfait, whipped maple, apple butter, fennel mostarda

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Ingredients

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Donut Batter

Whipped Maple Topping

Apple Butter

Fennel Mostarda

Method

Donut Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat and Prepare

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the apple cider and melted butter. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Fill the Pan

    Using a piping bag or spoon, fill each donut cavity about 2/3 full with the batter.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool

    Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Whipped Maple Topping Preparation

  1. 8

    Whip Cream

    In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  2. 9

    Add Flavor

    Gradually add the maple syrup and vanilla extract while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.

Apple Butter Preparation

  1. 10

    Cook Apples

    In a large pot, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft.

  2. 11

    Blend

    Once soft, blend the mixture using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender until smooth. Cook for an additional 30 minutes until thickened.

Fennel Mostarda Preparation

  1. 12

    Cook Fennel

    In a saucepan, combine the chopped fennel, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and mustard seeds. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 13

    Simmer

    Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the fennel is tender and the mixture has thickened.

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