Apple Cider Donut Bread

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup unfiltered apple cider (Reduced to ¾ cup before adding to the batter)
• 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar (For the bread)
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (Melted; for the bread)
• 2 large eggs (Room temperature)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon (For the bread)
• 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg or allspice (Use either ground nutmeg or ground allspice)
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (For the coating)
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon (For the coating)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (Melted; for coating the loaf)
• baking spray (For the loaf pan)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the apple cider in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil. Continue boiling until it is reduced to ¾ cup, about 15 minutes, concentrating the cider flavor.

2. 2

   Transfer the reduced cider to a medium heat-proof mixing bowl and let it cool to room temperature.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray an 8½×4½-inch loaf pan with baking spray and set it aside.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg or allspice.

5. 5

   Once the cider has cooled, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla to the cider bowl. Whisk until well combined.

6. 6

   Pour the cider mixture into the flour mixture and stir until fully combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan.

7. 7

   Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs attached.

8. 8

   Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully invert it onto a wire rack and let it cool for another 10 minutes.

9. 9

   In a small bowl, stir together the coating sugar and cinnamon until evenly combined.

10. 10

    Place the warm loaf on the wire rack over parchment or wax paper. Brush one side of the loaf with melted butter.

11. 11

    Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the buttered area. Continue brushing one section at a time and sprinkling it with cinnamon sugar until the entire loaf is coated. Gather excess sugar from the parchment as needed to replenish the coating.

12. 12

    Let the bread finish cooling, or slice and serve it while still warm.

Notes

Unfiltered apple cider gives the best flavor; Simply Apple fresh-pressed apple juice is a tested substitute. The reduced cider can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Coat the loaf while it is still warm so the butter remains soft and the sugar sticks well. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. The whole loaf or individual slices can be wrapped and frozen for a few months.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• quick bread
• baked
• fall
• vegetarian