A cold, crisp glass of apple cider helps wash down those deliciously oily donuts, still hot from the fryer. D. Sharon Pruitt Pink Sherbet/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption D. Sharon Pruitt Pink Sherbet/Getty Images The Salt Donuts And Apple Cider: An Autumn Marriage Made By Autos And Automation October 5, 2017 For many people, it's just not Fall without this tasty combo. And when the first cars hit the roads, farm stands began selling the drink along with a fried treat made by a new machine.