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The BEST Apple Cider Mochi Donuts

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These easy mochi donuts are made with apple cider and applesauce for the perfect fall flavor.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Asian American, Japanese
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 20 donuts
Author Mochi Mommy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup applesauce 4 oz. or 114g
  • 1 1/2 cup mochiko 8 oz. or 227g
  • 1/2 cup sugar 100g
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
  • Extra cinnamon and sugar for dusting
  • Oil, for deep frying

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium to high heat, pour apple cider and applesauce. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and reduce to about 1/2 cup or 140g. This should take about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Pour oil into your pot, skillet, or deep fryer to heat up to 340 degrees F while you mix your donut batter.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk dry ingredients (mochiko, sugar, baking powder, salt, spices), then add wet ingredients (egg, reduced apple cider, melted butter) and mix well.
  • Use a two tablespoon cookie scoop to drop donut balls into hot oil (340 degrees F) and cook for 5 mins.
  • Remove donuts to a wire rack and when cool enough to touch, dunk in a bowl with extra cinnamon and sugar to coat.
  • Mochi donuts taste best the day they are made.