Blackberry donuts, gluten free
You can use your choice of berries, either all of one kind such as blackberries, strawberries or blueberries, or a combination of berries. If using blackberries, I usually force them through a wire mesh with the back of a spoon to remove most of the seeds, which are a bit distracting when eating a donut. In a pinch, use 1/4 cup of fresh jam in place of the berry puree and mix with water to make it 1/3 cup total. Use jam and hot water for the glaze, too.
Makes: 6 donuts
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes, includes time to cool
1 cup gluten free baking blend for muffins & quick breads
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/3 cup pure berry puree
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup whole milk
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For the Berry Glaze
1 cup confectioners sugar
2 Tablespoons berry puree
1 – 2 teaspoons whole milk (or more as needed)
1. Preheat Oven: Place oven rack in middle position. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Prep Pan: Spray a non-stick 6 container donut pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the flour blend, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and xanthan gum together until combined.
4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another medium bowl, whisk the berry puree, brown sugar, egg, milk and melted butter together until well combined.
5. Make Batter: Pour dry mixture into wet mixture and stir until just combined.
6. Fill Pan & Bake: Divide batter evenly into pan. Bake 12 minutes.
7. Cool Donuts: Transfer donuts to a wire rack and let cool about 15 minutes.
8. Make Glaze: While donuts cool, make glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, berry puree, and milk together until smooth.
9.Glaze Donuts & Enjoy: Dip each donut into the glaze, allowing excess to drip back into bowl before transferring donuts to a wire rack, glazed side up. Top with a few fresh berries, if desired. Let donuts rest while glaze hardens a bit. Enjoy!
