Apple Cider Donut – Royal Oak Farm Orchard

It's September, which means it's officially Apple Cider Donut Season! Royal Oak Farm Orchard is located in Harvard, IL, but I bought these at the Woodstock farmer's market. If you're looking for a city getaway, this was a fun little excursion. My friend and I ate pierogi from the Delicja stand for lunch and they…

Apple Cider Donuts – Braeutigam Orchards

Near my hometown in Illinois is an orchard called Braeutigam's. Located between Freeburg and Belleville (just off of Route 15), it's a family-owned farm where you can go to pick apples, pumpkins, and other seasonal produce. When I was a kid, we would go to Braeutigam's for apple picking field trips. Nowadays, my amazing mom makes…

Salted Caramel Apple Old Fashioned – Do-Rite Donuts

Salted Caramel is a food trend that I was hesitant to try. Though I do like the sweet-savory combinations (hello, Chicago mix popcorn!), I don't tend to gravitate to caramel things in general. However, I am a fan of the salted caramel mochas from Starbucks, and I like the apple cider old-fashioned donut. Still, I…

Apple Cider Donuts – Elegant Farmer

Although working from home has its perks, I prefer (most of the time) working in an office environment. You have the opportunity to meet a lot of different people and sometimes those lovely coworkers bring in treats! One morning I was greeted with Apple cider donuts from Elegant Farmer. This farm is located in Mukwonago,…

Apple Cider Old-Fashioned – Do-Rite Donuts

Apple Cider donuts are delicious. Old-fashioned donuts are delicious. But what happens when you combine them? Do-Rite in Chicago just did. This seasonal specialty has it all: crunchiness, apple cider flavor, and cinnamon and sugar. Appearance: 4 It looks more like an old-fashioned than an apple cider donut. I am intrigued. Dough: 4 Has the consistency of…

Apple Cider Donut – Scafuri Bakery

Located in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood, Scarfuri isn't new to the donut scene. This family bakery opened in 1904 (over 100 years ago!). It's also a great place to get an apple cider donut without leaving the city and getting your shoes dirty at an orchard. Appearance: 5 This looks like what an apple cider donut should…