# DIY Apple Cider Donuts These Apple Cider Donuts are a Perfect Wintertime Treat By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-10-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cider-donuts References: [food52](http://food52.com/recipes/24244-apple-cider-donuts) This recipe for a delicious batch of apple cider donuts by Yossy Arefi is easy to make and the perfect wintertime treat to tuck into on a particularly cold day. A hearty compromise between a classic glazed donut and a hot cup of apple cider, this recipe is sure to become a staple in any baker's repertoire. In order to make your own apple cider donuts, you will need a cup of apple cider, nutmeg, baking powder, cake flour, buttermilk, sugar, canola oil, cinnamon and several circular cookie cutters. Once the dough has been prepared, it is cooled in the fridge overnight to be baked the next morning. A single batch of apple cider donuts comes out to approximately 10 to 12 donuts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Homemade Baked Goods:** Opportunity for bakeries to offer unique, homemade baked goods like apple cider donuts. - **Comfort Food Recipes:** Opportunity to create and share comforting recipes like apple cider donuts in the winter months. - **Gourmet Donuts:** Opportunity for gourmet donut shops to offer specialty flavors like apple cider donuts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Bakeries can capitalize on the trend of homemade baked goods by offering unique donut flavors like apple cider. - **Recipe Websites:** Recipe websites can attract viewers by sharing comforting recipes like homemade apple cider donuts. - **Donut Shops:** Gourmet donut shops can stand out by offering specialty flavors like apple cider donuts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Snacking-Friendly Donut Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-donut-holes.md) - [Cider Donut Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-donut-ice-cream.md) - [Autumnal Cheesecake-Filled Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-pecan-cheesecake-doughnut.md) - [Spiced Apple Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apple-series.md) - [Limited-Time Autumnal Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-assortment.md) - [Fall-Ready Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumns-orchard-collection.md) - [Autumnal Donut Holes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-flavored-donut-holes.md) - [Autumnal Donut-Flavored Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipz-apple-cider-donut.md) - [Donut-Inspired Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-cider.md)