Crispy Apple Cider Donuts Recipe with Spiced Glaze

Only 3 ingredients and you can have delicious, fall-inspired, Apple Cider Donuts!

*This post is brought to you by Rhodes Bake-N-Serv. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Dessert Now Dinner Later possible.

One of my favorite things about fall is wrapping up in a blanket with a warm drink. Hot chocolate is great, but apple cider is a seasonal favorite—bright, tangy apple flavor with a hint of sweetness. That apple-cider flavor inspired these easy Apple Cider Donuts.

If you know my quick-and-easy donut hacks, you know I like shortcuts. For these I used frozen Rhodes white dinner rolls for a yeast-dough texture without the fuss of making dough from scratch. Beyond the rolls, you only need apple cider drink mix and oil for frying. Three ingredients, minimal effort, big fall flavor.

These donuts have the classic cinnamon-sugar-style coating, but the apple cider mix gives them a tangy-sweet finish. Think of them as a soft, pastry version of that bright, fruity candy — but better warm and fresh. They’re perfect for Halloween gatherings, weekend breakfasts, or an after-school treat.

4.67 from 3 ratings

Apple Cider Donuts

Created by Amber Brady

Prep: 20 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

Print
Pin
Rate
Save

YieldsYields12 servings

Ingredients

• ▢ 12 Rhodes White Dinner Rolls
• ▢ 5 packets Apple Cider Mix
• ▢ Oil, for frying

Instructions

• Thaw the frozen rolls on a greased baking sheet, covered with lightly greased plastic wrap, until they are almost doubled in size.
• Remove the plastic wrap. Press your thumb through the center of each roll to create a donut hole and gently stretch the dough without fully deflating it. Repeat with all rolls.
• Pour oil into a pot to a depth of about 1½ to 2 inches and heat until hot. Fry two donuts at a time, turning once, until golden brown on both sides.
• Drain briefly on paper towels to remove excess oil, then while still warm toss each donut in apple cider mix in a bowl until coated. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

You should enjoy these donuts within a couple of hours. The cider mix coating can become soggy over time, so they’re best made and eaten fresh. Make only what you plan to serve, and enjoy them while they’re warm and soft.

Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated using a third-party tool and are provided as an estimation only.

Sharing this recipe with a link is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying/pasting and/or screenshots of full recipes to any social media is prohibited. Content and photographs are copyright protected.

Did you make this?

Don’t forget to leave a rating below and follow for more seasonal recipes and ideas.