These tender, gluten free apple cider donuts are perfect for fall. They are rich, flavorful and have the most perfect cinnamon sugar coating! Inspired by the delicious treats you often find at apple orchards, these donuts are a delightful gluten free alternative. I love making recipes that fit different food allergies and dietary restrictions so that we we can all enjoy these fun and festive foods!
Imagine the perfect blend of spiced cider and cinnamon coming together to create a truly unforgettable donut. These aren’t your traditional, deep-fried donuts; they’re light, fluffy and incredibly soft, thanks to their oven-baked method. Plus, they’re made with basic ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, making them a quick and easy fall treat to whip up.
Whether you’re craving a sweet dessert, a satisfying snack or a delicious breakfast, these gluten free apple cider donuts are the perfect treat! The best part is that they will make your home smell like freshly baked donuts!
Why You’ll Love This Dessert
It’s so delicious and nostalgic.
It is inspired by the donuts you find at apple orchards, but with an allergy-friendly twist!
These gluten free apple cider donuts are so flavorful!
They are kid-friendly.
These donuts are oven-baked.
They will make your home smell like freshly baked donuts.
This recipe makes a delicious dessert, snack or breakfast.
Equipment Needed
All you need to make these gluten free apple cider donuts is a donut mold, bowl, mixing spoon and measuring cups and spoons.
Ingredients Needed
Apple Cider: Apple cider gives these donuts their delicious apple flavor! I reduced the apple cider in this recipe to make the flavor even stronger.
Applesauce: Applesauce helps add moisture to these donuts and also helps act as a binder.
Oil: I used avocado oil in this recipe because it has a neutral flavor.
Vanilla Extract: I love the flavor that vanilla extract adds to baked goods.
Sugar: I used coconut sugar in these gluten free apple cider donuts because it has a lower glycemic index. Feel free to use regular sugar! I used sugar in the donuts and for the cinnamon sugar coating.
Gluten Free Flour: My favorite gluten free flour is Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Flour, but any 1:1 gluten free flour should work here!
Baking Soda: Baking soda helps make these donuts light and fluffy.
Baking Powder: Baking powder helps these donuts rise!
Cinnamon: Cinnamon gives these donuts a delicious flavor! I used cinnamon in both the donuts and also the cinnamon sugar topping!
Salt: My favorite is Redmond’s Real Salt because it is high-quality and made with zero fillers. If you use my discount code LESSWITHLAUR you can get 15% off Redmond’s website.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients and preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Reduce apple cider by bringing it to a simmer and letting it cook for approximately 10 minutes until you have 1/2 cup of apple cider. Let cool.
Step 3: Add all wet ingredients to a bowl.
Step 4: Stir in dry ingredients.
Step 5: Add batter to greased donut pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Step 6: While donuts are baking, make cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll donuts in mixture and enjoy!
Storage
Store these gluten free apple cider donuts in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Variations
Flour: Feel free to use any gluten free 1:1 flour that you love here!
Apple Cider: I reduced my apple cider to give these donuts a stronger flavor. Feel free to also just use
Spices: I used cinnamon in these donuts but feel free to add additional spices like nutmeg, cardamon or allspice!
Oil: I used avocado oil in this recipe but olive oil, coconut oil or melted butter will also work!
How to Serve
Warm and fresh: Serve the donuts directly from the oven, dusted with cinnamon sugar.
Accompaniments: Offer maple syrup or apple cider for dipping. These donuts also taste delicious a la mode (topped with ice cream)!
Recipe FAQ
Is apple cider gluten free?
Yes, most apple cider is gluten free!
Can you make these with apple juice instead of apple cider?
Sure! Feel free to try these with apple juice instead of cider.
Which gluten free flour should I use?
I love using Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Flour in ma baked goods.
Why do I have to reduce the apple cider?
Reducing the apple cider gives these donuts a delicious flavor!
Are these donuts also dairy free?
Yes, these donuts are also dairy free.
Are these donuts nut free?
These donuts are nut free if you use a 1:1 gluten free flour that is nut free.
Related Recipes
Be sure to try these dessert recipes next:
Gluten Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes
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Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts
Equipment
- 1 pot
- 1 donut pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 mixing spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/8 cup applesauce
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- dash salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Reduce apple cider by bringing it to a simmer and letting it cook for approximately 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Add all wet ingredients to a bowl.
- Stir in dry ingredients.
- Add batter to greased donut pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- While donuts are baking, make cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll donuts in mixture and enjoy!
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