Blueberry Doughnuts with Blueberry Cream Apple Juice Glaze
Indulge in the delightful experience of Blueberry Doughnuts with Blueberry Cream Apple Juice Glaze. These baked treats are not only visually stunning but also bursting with the luscious flavor of fresh blueberries, perfectly complemented by a creamy glaze made with blueberry syrup and apple juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup sugar (for batter)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (1 for batter, 1 for glaze)
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/3 cup apple juice
Instructions
- Prepare blueberry syrup by heating blueberries with lemon juice and sugar in a pot, then puree once cooked.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your doughnut pan.
- In a bowl, mix egg, sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, blueberry syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; fold in remaining blueberries.
- Pipe the batter into the doughnut pan and bake for about 10–11 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the glaze: Simmer apple juice until reduced; add blueberry syrup and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Dip cooled doughnuts into the glaze and let excess drip off before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg