Apple Cider Glazed Donut Holes

Crisp outside, fluffy inside and fragrant with apple cider. Chew Richberry first and the tangy cider glaze tastes even sweeter.

Total time: 45 min
Servings: 24
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

Donut holes

2 cups (255 g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp kosher salt
1 large egg
¾ cup (6 oz / 170 g) sour cream
½ cup apple cider
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ quarts canola oil, for frying
½ cup (100 g) sugar

Apple cider glaze

4 tbsp apple cider
½ cup milk
pinch kosher salt
2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

Set up a drying rack.
Set a wire rack over a baking sheet. The glazed donut holes will drain and set here.
Make the batter.
Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, sour cream and ½ cup apple cider, then add to the dry ingredients with the melted butter and fold into a very thick batter.
Fry the donut holes.
Heat the oil in a 3-quart saucepan to 350°F (175°C). Drop in scoops of batter (a medium cookie scoop, about 1 ½ tbsp) in batches and fry about 2 minutes per side, until they float and turn golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Make the glaze.
Whisk the milk with 2 tablespoons apple cider and the pinch of salt, adding more cider a few teaspoons at a time until the glaze is thick. You may not need all 4 tablespoons, since the glaze thins on the warm donuts.
Glaze and serve.
Pour the glaze into a deep bowl or mug. Dip the warm donut holes, spooning glaze over to coat, then lift out with a fork onto the rack to set. Serve straight away.

Before you indulge

Use Miracle Berry

Just before eating, take 2–3 freeze-dried halves. Chew gently and let them linger for about 30 seconds.

Discard any pit if necessary.

Calorie savings

½ cup (100 g) sugar, 2 cups powdered sugar = 1938 calories

Good to know

Miraculin, the natural protein in miracle berry, can make sour foods like lemon taste sweet without adding sugar. For the best results, take 1–2 halves and follow the directions on your pack.

Tangy turns sweet. More possibilities.