Experts say we should eat foods that are “in-season.” Well, here in New Hampshire – the autumn season means warm, freshly baked apple cider donuts! Once you bite into that crunchy crust and the familiar flavors of apple, cinnamon and sugar delights your tastebuds, you’ll know it’s fall in New Hampshire. Check out these classic apple orchards that bake some of the best apple cider donuts in the state and see for yourself!
Cider Bellies Doughnuts, Meredith
You know the donuts are good when folks from all across New England travel to taste them. That’s the reputation of Cider Bellies Doughnuts at Moulton Farm. Fluffy, delicious apple cider batter is fried to perfection, and unique toppings like maple drizzle, lemon glaze, and other seasonal toppings make the cider flavor really shine.
Emery Farm, Durham
Follow the early morning scent of freshly baked cider donuts to Emery Farm where award-winning apple cider donuts are baked fresh each morning, and they’re voted some of the best in New Hampshire! The perfect combination of warm, fluffy dough flavored with juicy apples, cinnamon, and sugar form the perfect fall treat.
McKenzie’s Farm, Milton
Warm, tender apple cider donuts are a specialty of McKenzie’s Farm. Freshly baked batter is fried golden and dusted with sweet sugar to bring the apple flavor to life. Donuts are made fresh daily during the season, and pair best with a steamy cup of coffee or hot cider served onsite.
Meadow Ledge Farm, Loudon
The acclaimed donuts at Meadow Ledge Farm held an eight-year winning streak as the #1 best cider donut in New Hampshire – and well deservedly! Their take on the apple cider donut includes a light crispy crust surrounding a soft center that lets the apple flavor truly shine. Paired with a cup of hot, mulled cider – it’s one fall indulgence you won’t want to miss.
Photo: Meadow Ledge Farm
Patch Orchards, Lebanon
If freshly fried apple cider donuts served under a dusting of powdered sugar with a view sounds like a perfect pairing, a visit to Patch Orchards is in order. Their apple cider donuts are freshly prepared daily, and patrons have claimed they’re some of the best in the world. Why not see for yourself!
Washburn’s Windy Hill Orchard, Greenville
An annual favorite for locals, the apple cider donuts crafted at Washburn’s Windy Hill Orchard are served hot and fresh each weekend from 9am-6pm. Don’t miss your chance to try out their signature cider donut sundae, with creamy vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle encasing a delicious fluffy cider donut in the middle!
