Step 1

Pour the apple cider into a saucepan with the cinnamon stick. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer.

Step 2

Simmer until it reduces down to 1/3 cup. Pour into a measuring glass to ensure you have exactly 1/3 cup. If you’re just a hair short, top it off with a bit more fresh apple cider. Set aside.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350F and bring out your donut pans, enough to make 12 donuts.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, sugar, egg, vanilla, melted oil, and warm cider. The cider can be warm to the touch, but not hot.

Step 6

Then whisk in the almond milk and apple sauce.

Step 7

Pour in the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.

Step 8

Pour the batter into a piping bag, or a large zip lock bag, and snip off the tip or corner.

Step 9

Lightly spray the donut pans with nonstick spray and pipe the batter into each cavity, filling each about 3/4 full and using up all of the batter.

Step 10

Bake for 10 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.

Step 11

Allow the donuts to cool for about 10 minutes, then carefully remove them from the pan and place on to a cooling rack.

Step 12

For the coating, melt the butter in the microwave and combine the sugar and cinnamon in a separate dish.

Step 13

Coat the donuts by dunking in the butter, allowing any excess to drip off, and then toss in the cinnamon sugar.

Step 14

Now they’re ready to enjoy!