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    Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts

    Last Update September 30, 2020 By chrystal 12 Comments

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    You can make tender gluten free apple cider donuts with a sweet glaze with a few simple ingredients. This gluten free apple cider donut recipe is easy to make and quick to bake. No need to buy gluten free donuts at the store.

    If you love gluten free donuts you'll want to make my Gluten Free Vanilla Donuts. More of a chocolate fan? Bake up a batch of my Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Donuts.

    For more ideas check out my Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes section.

    close up of gluten free apple cider donuts with white icing and cinnamon sprinkled on top on a cream colored plate

    Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts

    I'm super excited to finally share my gluten free apple cider donuts with you. This recipe was first included in my gluten free donut ebook and so many readers are loving it. I decided to share it with you here, so you can make them too.

    A quick, but funny story about when I first was working on developing this gluten free apple cider donuts recipe. Instead of reducing apple cider, I accidentally reduced apple cider vinegar. Oh my gosh, my eyes were watering and my house smelled like a vinegar distillery.

    Lesson learned, make sure you know what ingredients you are reaching for and NEVER use apple cider vinegar to make these gluten free apple cider donuts.

    Is Apple Cider Gluten Free?

    Yes, apple cider is gluten free. As always, please make sure to check labels as recipes and manufacturing practices can change.

    close up of gluten free apple cider donuts with white icing and cinnamon sprinkled on top on a cream colored plate

    Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

    When making this gluten free apple cider donuts recipe please make sure to make it as-is first. If you substitute ingredients, you are doing so at your own risk. I have used dairy-free milk in this recipe, but I have not tried it with an egg replacer.

    When I make egg-free versions of my recipes I typically use flaxegg. If you use flaxegg in this donut recipe please let me know how it turned out by leaving a comment below. The next time I make these donuts, I'll try to remember to use flaxegg and update this post.

    Dairy-Free Option

    This gluten free apple donut recipe calls for milk in the donuts and in the glaze. You can easily swap the milk with a dairy-free milk. I like to use plain or vanilla almond milk when I bake.

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    How to make gluten free apple cider donuts

    1. Stirring occasionally, simmer apple cider in a small saucepan over low heat until it reduces to a ½ cup - approximately 20 minutes. Once simmered down remove from heat and set aside.
    2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.
    3. In a separate large mixing bowl whisk oil, egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk and vanilla.
    4. Add dry ingredients and reduced apple cider to the wet ingredients.
    5. Mix until combine.
    6. Optional: Spoon batter into a large zip lock bag and cut a half-inch off one corner.
    7. Squeeze batter into each donut well, filling ⅔rds full. Don’t overfill.
    8. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until set.

    For the ingredients please see the gluten free apple cider donut recipe card below.

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    Working with gluten free flours

    I've tested this recipe with my gluten free flour and with Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour (not the gluten free all purpose flour, it doesn't work in this recipe). When working with or measuring gluten-free flour, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level. Do not scoop your measuring cup into the gluten-free flour.

    If you love donuts you're going to swoon over these Gluten Free Cookies and Cream Donuts from What the Fork Food Blog. If you are looking for more apple treats you'll want to make these Healthy Applesauce Muffins.

    Did you make these Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts? Please leave me a comment below and a starred rating.

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    Yield: 8-10 donuts

    Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts

    close up of gluten free apple cider donuts with white icing and cinnamon sprinkled on top on a cream colored plate

    You can make tender gluten free apple cider donuts with a sweet glaze with a few simple ingredients. This gluten free apple cider donut recipe is easy to make and quick to bake. No need to buy gluten free donuts at the store.

    Prep Time 25 minutes
    Cook Time 14 minutes
    Total Time 39 minutes

    Ingredients

    For the donuts:

    • 1 ½ cups apple cider
    • 2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 Tablespoons oil of choice
    • 1 large egg, at room temperature
    • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup milk (or dairy-free milk)
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    For the glaze:

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons milk (or dairy-free milk)

    Instructions

    1. Stirring occasionally, simmer apple cider in a small saucepan over low heat until it reduces to a ½ cup - approximately 20 minutes. Once simmered down remove from heat and set aside.
    2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 six-serving donut pans; set aside.
    3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.
    4. In a large mixing bowl whisk oil, egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk and vanilla.
    5. Add dry ingredients and reduced apple cider to the wet ingredients and mix until combine.
    6. Spoon batter into a large zip lock bag and cut a half-inch off one corner. Squeeze batter into each donut well, filling ⅔rds full. Don’t overfill.
    7. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until set.
    8. For the glaze: In a separate small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and milk. Heat covered in the microwave for 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir until all sugar lumps are dissolved.
    9. One at a time, dip the tops of donuts into the glaze. Place donuts back on the rack and repeat until all donuts have been dipped.
    10. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Notes

    • This gluten free apple donut recipe calls for milk in the donuts and in the glaze. You can easily swap the milk with a dairy-free milk. I like to use plain or vanilla almond milk when I bake.
    • I've tested this recipe with my gluten free flour and with Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour (not the gluten free all purpose flour, it doesn't work in this recipe).
    • When working with or measuring gluten-free flour, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level. Do not scoop your measuring cup into the gluten-free flour.

    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    10

    Serving Size:

    1

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 247Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 237mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 1gSugar: 28gProtein: 4g

    This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands that I used a the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.

    © Chrystal
    Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast
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    Comments

    1. Lanette

      October 25, 2019 at 2:03 pm

      YOU ROCK!!!! I made these today as donut holes. I modified the recipe increasing the cinnamon to 1 1/2 tsp, adding one small grated granny smith apple, and adding 1 egg. I find that the batter needs to be a little looser than the original recipe calls for, but I live in Colorado. Cooking time, 12 min for me, and I glazed them with a salted caramel from this recipe: https://www.accidentalhappybaker.com/banana-donuts-salted-caramel-glaze/ OMG - they are TO DIE FOR, especially for the fall season!!!

      Reply
      • chrystal

        October 26, 2019 at 6:13 am

        So glad you like them! I love the addition of grated apples. Thanks for stopping by and sharing.

        Chrystal

        Reply
      • Kim

        December 14, 2019 at 1:37 pm

        How did you make the shape for the donut holes? Thanks!

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        • chrystal

          December 15, 2019 at 5:36 am

          Hi Kim,
          I used a donut pan. You only fill the donut wells half full of batter, when they bake up, there is still a donut hole.

          I hope that helps,
          Chrystal

          Reply
    2. dotti bee

      July 29, 2020 at 9:19 am

      I'm confused.....the recipe calls for GF all purpose flour but in author's directions above the recipe it states "I’ve tested this recipe with my gluten free flour and with Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour (not the gluten free all purpose flour, it doesn’t work in this recipe). " which is correct please?

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      • chrystal

        July 30, 2020 at 8:45 am

        I'll update it to be more clear. I was sharing which blends I've tested the recipe with but I know some people can't always find the same blends.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    3. Pat

      September 25, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      Instead of reducing apple cider, is it possible to use thawed frozen apple juice concentrate? I’m lazy, lol!

      Reply
      • chrystal

        September 26, 2020 at 7:23 am

        Yes, simply use 1/2 cup of concentrate.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    4. Michelle Wood

      October 21, 2020 at 9:05 am

      Hi Chrystal! I'm dying to try this recipe! May I ask what brand of apple cider you use? Thanks!

      Reply
      • chrystal

        October 22, 2020 at 6:47 am

        I use the organic simple truth apple cider, but you can use whatever apple cider (not apple cider vinegar) you want.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    5. Robyn Elliott

      October 30, 2020 at 8:58 am

      Delicious! Instead of adding milk I added apple cider and apple pie spice to my glaze, came out great.

      Reply
      • chrystal

        October 30, 2020 at 9:10 am

        I am so glad you liked them. Thank you for sharing what you used for the glaze.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply

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