There’s nothing that represents fall in Massachusetts quite like a good cider doughnut.

It’s a crisp autumn day. The foliage is going nuts. You’ve got a flannel on. It’s time to go for a drive to one of those cute country stores to get yourself a little treat — or several.

In these parts, no trip to a farm, country store or orchard is complete without grabbing a bag of cider doughnuts.

But who has the best doughnuts? I’ve spent the last few weeks scouring the state for the best and comparing them to find a champion.

Throughout my research, I found that there are tons of little nuances that can make or break a good cider doughnut. With that in mind, I based my rankings on a few criteria.

Flavor : Does it taste good? Does the apple cider come through? Is there a balanced amount of fall

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