Where did one of fall's most famous desserts, the apple cider donut, come from, anyway?
There is nothing more quintessentially fall than the apple cider donut. A popular treat at apple orchards and cideries throughout New England, establishments from large donut shop chains to Trader Joe’s have tried to capture the magic of these deep-fried rings of deliciousness. How did this pastry become a symbol of cooler temperatures and leaves changing into brilliant hues of red and gold? Let’s take a look at the history of the famous treat.
There are different variations on fried dough right around the world, from Italian ciambelle to Spanish churros. Donuts as we know them in the United States go back to American colonists and their fall butchering season. Without refrigeration, the people prepared for winter by butchering, preserving and storing meat. They found a creative way to use the abundance of leftover animal fat by using it for frying, often mixing apples from the recent harvest with dough to create an autumnal treat.
This clever invention led to the founding of the Donut Corporation of America, or DCA. Levitt added these machines to his other bakeries and also sold both the machines and a signature flour mixture to bakeries across the country. So, how does the apple cider donut play into this story? The DCA’s marketing game was on point, and they would introduce a featured flavor each fall during “National Donut Month” in October to increase sales.
What is it about the apple cider donut that makes it so appealing? It’s the addition of apple cider, cinnamon and nutmeg to a basic buttermilk donut mix. The cider adds more moisture to the donut, a natural sweetness, and gives it a sturdy structure that makes it perfect for dipping into a hot cup of coffee or apple cider.
Apple cider donuts have stood the test of time, outliving Adolph Levitt’s Donut Corporation of America, which was bought out by another company in the 1970s. Trips to apple orchards remain a rite of passage each fall. Families and groups of friends put on their coziest sweaters, hop in the car for some leaf peeping and cap the day with a donut.
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