A distinctly autumnal treat, cider doughnuts are traditionally made from a batter flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple cider, then fried and dusted with granulated sugar.
When paired with a hot cup of freshly milled apple cider, the combination is a formative sense memory for many – a Hudson Valley childhood distilled in a bite.
From farm stands to supermarkets, there are myriad opportunities for procuring one in a pinch. But, as with all things, some are simply more delicious than others. After sampling an unreasonable number of golden O's around the region, we've deemed those listed below the Top greatest cider doughnuts of the Hudson Valley:
Vera's Marketplace, Cold Spring
Barton Orchards, Poughquag
Minard's Family Farm, Gardiner Meadowbrook Farm Market, Wappingers Falls Davenport Farms, Stone Ridge Dressel Farms, New Paltz Jones' Farm, Cornwall Jenkins-Leuken Orchards, New Paltz Apple Bin, Ulster Park Apple Tree Farm, New Paltz
Wright Family Farm, Warwick Kesicke Farm, Red Hook Saunderskill Farm, Accord Wallkill View Farm, New Paltz Weeds Orchard and Winery, Marlboro Wilklow Orchard, Highland Wright's Farm, Gardiner
Whether you want the full orchard experience or just a quick trip into town, there’s an apple cider doughnut waiting for you. Warm, sugary, and ready to be consumed by the dozen. Are you hungry yet?
