✔ In a small saucepan, bring 1½ cups apple cider to a simmer over medium heat.
✔ Reduce until you have about ½ cup of concentrated cider (takes ~15 minutes).
✔ Let it cool slightly before using.
✅ This step intensifies the apple flavor, making it taste just like cider donuts!
2️⃣ Prepare the Batter
✔ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
✔ Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
✔ In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla, and reduced apple cider.
✔ In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
✔ Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
✅ Tip: Do not overmix! A few lumps are okay for a soft, moist loaf.
3️⃣ Bake the Loaf
✔ Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
✔ Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
✔ Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
✅ Your kitchen will smell like a cozy apple cider donut shop! 🍏🍩
4️⃣ Make the Cinnamon Sugar Crust
✔ In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
✔ Brush the warm loaf with melted butter.
✔ Sprinkle or roll the loaf in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
✅ Result: A crispy, sugary crust—just like an apple cider donut!
