Step 1

Pour cider in a nonstick saucepan and cook over medium heat without lid until it's reduced to 1/3 cup. It will become a thick syrup. Keep aside and allow it to cool down.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add egg, granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, milk, vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Keep aside.

Step 3

In another mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom.

Step 4

Dump this dry mixture into the wet mixture, along with the reduced apple cider, and mix until just combined. Don't over-mix!

Step 5

Pour batter in a greased donut pan, filling halfway through.Tip: Pour batter in piping bag and pipe batter in the donut pan. It's easier and neater.

Step 6

Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the donuts to cool down for 5 minutes at room temperature and then remove from pan.

Step 8

While the donuts are cooling, mix together sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom in a wide bowl.

Step 9

Brush melted butter all over each donut and roll in the bowl of sugar until fully coated.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!