Apple Cider Doughnuts

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
2 c. apple cider
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
2/3 c. packed brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. each ground cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice
2 large eggs
6 Tbsp. butter, melted and cooled
Oil for deep-frying
3/4 c. sugar 
2-3 Tbsp. ground ginger

Directions:
In a small saucepan, bring cider to a rapid boil; cook over high heat until reduced by half, about 12 minutes.  Cool completely.

In a large bowl, whisk flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice.  In a small bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter and cooled cider; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (dough will be sticky).  Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm enough to shape.

Divide dough in half.  On a floured surface, pat each portion to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with a floured 3 inch doughnut cutter.

In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 365 degrees.  Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, 1 minute on each side or until golden brown.  Fry doughnut holes, a few at a time, 1- 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.  Drain on paper towels; cool slightly.  

Mix together sugar and ground ginger.  Toss with warm doughnuts.