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Creating a gluten-free cider donuts recipe has been on my to-do list for years now. I didn’t grow up with them, but Andy loved to eat them (the wheat kind) every fall when he was growing up in New York and Pennsylvania. When we moved to Maryland in 2000 he asked his new co-workers where he could buy cider donuts. Their reply (like mine) was, “What’s a cider donut?” (he was appalled).

These are the first cider donuts he’s eaten since we went gluten-free twelve years ago, and he says they’re just like he remembers them! I made a Gluten-free Cinnamon Donuts recipe a couple years ago, but these new donuts have apple cider in them—the magic ingredient!

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Gluten-Free Cider Donuts

Donut Ingredients:
palm shortening, to grease
2 cups apple cider, reduced (directions follow)
5 eggs
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup arrowroot flour
1 1/2 cups almond flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Topping:
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons coconut oil

  1. Set the oven to 350F and grease 12  doughnut pan wells with palm shortening. Set aside.
  2. Add the cider to a small pot and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering for about 15 minutes, or until you have reduced the cider to 1 cup. Meanwhile add the rest of the donut ingredients to the blender.
  3. When the cider has reduced to 1 cup transfer it to a glass measuring cup and stick it in the freezer for 10 minutes to cool. Add the cider to the ingredients in the blender and puree.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the 12 donut pan wells and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the outsides are nicely browned and the middles are cooked through. Flip the donuts onto cooling racks to cool.
  5. Grind the coconut sugar and cinnamon in a mini blender or coffee grinder. Use a  silicone basting brush to apply a small amount of coconut oil to a donut, then sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar. Repeat with the rest of the donuts.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  7. Enjoy!

Makes 12

♥, Kelly

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  1. Thanks so much for posting this! I was JUST looking for a paleo apple cider donut recipe so my kids can experience this this fall! So timely. You are an inspiration! I am so thankful for your excellent blog.

  2. All I can say is THANK YOU!!! Living in Ohio, Cider donuts are a huge thing around here. I have missed them for years since going gluten free, and I can’t wait to try these!

  4. Would love to make these donuts, but can’t have eggs. For one or two eggs I use flax or chia seed egg replacement, but for five eggs wouldn’t work so well. Any suggestions?

    • My daughter can’t have eggs so we use an egg replacer powder we found at a health food store. But you can also use apple sauce, or banana and many more options depending on what you are cooking or baking. For this we are going to use part powder substitute and part homemade applesauce. You can find measurements and substitution amounts on-line and on Pinterest.

  5. Hi Spunky! I’m so excited for this recipe. I have a question: can I use the Spunky Coconut pizza and bread mix as a substitute for the flours in this recipe? If so, how much would you recommend? 2.5 cups? Thank you in advance ?

    • I just replied above that I would use applesauce and now that I think of it, maybe cut back on the cider a bit since applesauce will make them nice and moist. But the cider will give great flavor!!

  7. I made these last night and boy were they moist and absolutely delicious! Thanks so much for doing what you do Kelly! I’ve been on a journey to figuring out digestive and guthealth issues for the last year and had stopped baking for a number of years until someone told me about you. I love baking, and you’ve made it fun again. 🙂

  8. I made these today. So easy! The hardest part was making my own apple cider since I didn’t have any on hand. Of course, now that will have to be a staple in my pantry. I think I will be making these donuts regularly on Saturday mornings.

    They are so YUM! Even my teenager moaned when he bit into one. That’s high praise! I took pictures and shared them with all my DF/GF friends. Then walked some over to my neighbor. Just had to share them!

    Thank you so much for this easy and delicious indulgence.

  9. Huge snow storm outside and I’m wanting to bake but no cider. I do have, however lots and lots of apples in the cellar. Could I juice some and use that?