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Apple Cider Donuts with Salted Caramel Glaze and Pecan Crust

2022-09-01 - Written by: Emily J. Miller

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Apple Cider Donuts with Salted Caramel Glaze and Pecan Crust

Moist apple cider donuts topped with a crunchy pecan crust and drizzled with a rich salted caramel glaze.

Apple Cider Donuts with Salted Caramel Glaze and Pecan Crust

** Servings: 8-10 donuts **

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Pecan crust (see below)
  • Salted caramel glaze (see below)

Pecan Crust:

  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Salted Caramel Glaze:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter, apple cider, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Pipe the dough through a round tip to form donuts.
  6. Fry the donuts for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  7. Drain the donuts on paper towels.
  8. Roll the warm donuts in the pecan crust mixture to coat.
  9. Drizzle with salted caramel glaze and serve.

Salted Caramel Glaze:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and sea salt.
  2. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until thickened slightly.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the unsalted butter.

Pecan Crust:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, granulated sugar, and salt.
  2. Sprinkle the pecan crust mixture over the donuts before serving.

Note: This recipe was generated randomly from the list provided. The ingredients and instructions may not be exact representations of a real-world recipe.