Hudson Valley Cider Donuts

The apple cider donut has taken on a life as an unofficial food of the Hudson Valley, being beloved by generations throughout our community. While the exact origins of the cider donut are unknown, they seemed to have been invented in the late 19th century shortly after the advent of the donut. In Buffalo newspapers, there are accounts as far back as 1901 mentioning them as a fall favorite treat to make at home. The earliest known advertisements for commercially-made apple cider donuts in the Hudson Valley date back to 1924. In 1951, Adolph Levitt's Harlem-based Donut Corporation of America introduced the "sweet cider donut" mix, helping to bring widespread popularity to the treat.

Apple cider donuts are synonymous with fall in the Hudson Valley, with over 30 apple orchards and two dozen cideries calling the region home. The standard recipe for cider donuts includes adding apple cider and fall spices to a cake donut batter. After cooking, they are finished with a coating of cinnamon sugar to make a perfect sweet fall treat.

The Renegades have partnered with Hudson North Cider Co. on a special Renegades Cider Donut Cider, available at Heritage Financial Park for every Renegades home game. The Cider is light and refreshing, and tastes like apple pie, fall spices and donut batter. In addition to purchasing Cider Donut Cider at the ballpark, you can purchase it through the Hudson North Cider online store, or in select grocery stores in the Hudson Valley.