Cranberry Cider Donuts

Prep Time:30 minutes plus 1 hour cool time
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings:1 dozen donuts
Specialty:V, K

Prep Time:30 minutes plus 1 hour cool time
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings:1 dozen donuts
Specialty:V, K

INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS

2 cups apple cider
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
3/4 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries, roughly chipped
Oil, for frying
Glaze:
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries

Nutritional Info

DIRECTIONS

In a small saucepan, bring the cider to a simmer and reduce by half. Cool completely before using.

Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and spices. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter and cooled cider; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Fold Craisins® Dried Cranberries into the dough (dough will be sticky). Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour.

Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, pat each portion to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 3-in. doughnut cutter.

In an electric skillet or deep fryer, pre-heat oil to 325°F. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 2-3 minutes on each side. Fry doughnut holes if desired, a few at time, until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels; cool slightly.

Once cooled slightly, dip doughnuts into glaze.

To Make Glaze:

Combine milk and vanilla in a medium saucepan over low heat until just warmed through. Sift confectioners' sugar into milk mixture. Whisk slowly, until well combined.

Remove the glaze from the heat and set over a bowl of warm water. Dip doughnuts into the glaze, one at a time. Sprinkle the chopped Craisins® Dried Cranberries onto the top of the donuts and set on a draining rack placed in a half sheet pan for 5 minutes before serving.