These homemade blueberry apple donuts are the perfect blend of tart blueberries and sweet apples! Topped with a tantalizing streusel and heavenly vanilla glaze, these mouthwatering treats are a delightful combination of flavors. Treat yourself to a batch of freshly baked goodness!
Tips for Making Streusel Topping
Creating a perfect streusel topping can elevate your baked goods to a new level of deliciousness. Here are some tips to help you make an irresistible streusel topping:
- Use cold ingredients: For the best texture, make sure your butter is cold. Cut it into small cubes and then incorporate it into the dry ingredients. Cold butter creates a crumbly texture when baked, resulting in a delightful streusel topping.
- Mix it with your fingertips: Instead of using a mixer or a spoon, use your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients. This method allows you to control the texture and prevent overmixing. Gently rub the butter into the flour and sugar mixture until coarse crumbs form.
- Sprinkle it generously: Once your streusel topping is prepared, generously sprinkle it over your donuts. The streusel will add a delightful crumbly and crunchy texture, enhancing the overall taste and appearance.
How to Make a Simple Vanilla Glaze
To make a simple vanilla glaze, start by sifting powdered sugar to remove lumps. Gradually add a liquid like whole milk, whisking until smooth. Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar for thickness or liquid for thinness. Taste the glaze on a spoon and adjust as needed.
How to Store Homemade Donuts
- Allow the donuts to cool completely: Before storing, make sure the donuts have completely cooled down. Warm donuts can create condensation, leading to sogginess.
- Choose the right container: Select an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag large enough to accommodate the size of the donuts without squishing or overcrowding them.
- Separate layers with parchment paper: If you need to stack the donuts in the container, place a sheet of parchment paper between each layer to prevent them from sticking together.
- Store at room temperature: Freshly made donuts are best stored at room temperature. They should be consumed within 1 to 2 days for optimal taste and texture.
Blueberry Apple Donuts
Ingredients
For the donuts:
- 1 ½ C flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ¾ C light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ C buttermilk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 C Pureed Blueberries (1 C fresh blueberries)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
Streusel Topping:
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- ⅔ C sugar
- 1 ½ C flour
Vanilla glaze :
- 1 C powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Donuts
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spay a doughnut pan with pam baking spray
- Using a food processor or blender, puree the 1 C of blueberries and set aside
- Using a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking
- soda, and apple pie spice
- Using a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, buttermilk, melted
- butter and vanilla
- Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients into the wet until combined
- Fold in the pureed blueberries
- Scoop the batter into the piping bag
- Fill the doughnut cavity with the batter
- Bake in the oven for 11-13 minutes or until a light golden brown
- Remove from oven and allow to cool
- Remove the doughnuts from the pan and place onto a wire rack
Directions for the streusel topping:
- Combine all ingredients into a medium bowl
- Using your finger, work the mixture into a coarse like crumble
- Set aside
Make the glaze:
- Using a medium bowl, whisk all ingredients until combined
- Directions for the doughnuts:
- Dip the top of the doughnut into the glaze and place onto the wire rack
- Sprinkle some streusel on top
- Enjoy!
