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Celebrate Apple Cider Donut Season with a Twist

Celebrate Apple Cider Donut Season with a Twist

Did you know that apple cider donuts are a regional food and widely unknown throughout the rest of the country? To those of us near the CIA’s New York campus—in an area filled with apple orchards—this may come as a total shock! To make sure everyone can see what all the hype is about, we developed this recipe for a gooey, delicious apple cider pull-apart donut you’re guaranteed to love..

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Mulled Apple Cider

Mulled Apple Cider

Leftover apple cider? This simple recipe adds the flavors of fall for a hot spiced treat, ready after a day at the pumpkin patch.

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