In a return of The Gazette's apple cider doughnut tasting competition, five members of the staff conducted a blind taste test of the top five submissions from readers...

Here's a look at the competitors:

Fo'Castle Farm Country Store in Burnt Hills

Lakeside Farms in Ballston Lake

Carrot Barn in Schoharie

Smith's Orchard and Bake Shop in Galway

Lansing's Farm Market & Greenhouses in Colonie

Take a look at the 2023 Daily Gazette Apple Cider Doughnut Tasting Competition!!