Best 7 Jelly Filled Donuts Recipes

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Jelly-filled donuts, with their light, fluffy dough and sweet, gooey filling, are a delicious and indulgent treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you prefer a classic jelly-filled donut with strawberry or raspberry filling or a more adventurous flavor like blueberry or lemon, there's a recipe out there to satisfy your craving. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for jelly-filled donuts, so you can create these mouthwatering treats in your own kitchen. We'll cover everything from the basic ingredients you'll need to the step-by-step instructions for creating the perfect donut, as well as some tips and tricks for achieving the best flavor and texture.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

JELLY-FILLED DOUGHNUTS



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These fluffy doughnuts are filled with a fruit jam, then topped with a simple glaze for a deep-fried sweet that is simply irresistible. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 602.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface and as needed
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups vegetable oil, plus more for bowl
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
3/4 cup thick jam, strained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Place flour in a large bowl. Form a well in the center; add eggs, yeast mixture, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the butter, nutmeg, and salt. Using a wooden spoon, stir until a sticky dough forms. Turn out dough onto a well-floured work surface; knead until dough is smooth, soft, and bounces back when poked with a finger, about 8 minutes (add more flour if necessary). Place in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface, and, using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out 20 rounds, re-rolling scraps as necessary. Transfer to a lightly floured baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise 20 minutes.
  • Whisk together confectioners' sugar and milk in a medium, shallow bowl until smooth. Cover glaze with plastic wrap and set aside until ready to fill doughnuts.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers 370 degrees. Using a slotted spoon, carefully slip 4 dough rounds into the oil. Fry until golden, turning once, about 1 minute on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Repeat process with remaining dough rounds.
  • Fill a pastry bag fitted with a coupler and small bismark pastry tip for filling (such as #230) with the jam. Using a chopstick or a wooden skewer, make a hole in the side of each doughnut. Fit the pastry tip into the hole, and pipe about 2 teaspoons jam into doughnut. Repeat with remaining doughnuts and jam.
  • Dip tops of doughnuts in the glaze to cover. Let stand, glaze-side up, until set.

JELLY DOUGHNUTS



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You can use any flavor of jelly or jam to make this recipe. Serve plain, sugared, or frosted.

Provided by Charlie McHugh

Categories     Bread     Holiday Bread Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
⅓ cup water
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
¾ cup white sugar
4 ½ cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
¾ cup any flavor fruit jam
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a bread machine pan add the milk, water, beaten egg, melted butter, sugar, bread flour, salt, nutmeg, and yeast in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Set machine to the sweet dough cycle (see Editor's Note for using your stand mixer).
  • Once the dough cycle is completed, turn the dough out onto a floured board and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Roll the dough out to a 1/4-inch thickness. With a floured cookie cutter, cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds.
  • Place 1/2 teaspoon jam or jelly in center of half of the rounds. Moisten edges with cold water; top with the remaining rounds, pinching edges together firmly. Place the sealed doughnuts on an greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled in a warm place, about 45 minutes.
  • Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry one layer of doughnuts at a time. Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oil, being careful not to poke doughnuts. Drain onto paper towels and toss with sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 8.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 123 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

JELLY DONUTS



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Fill these golden, light-as-air yeasted donuts with your favorite strawberry or grape jelly and shower with powdered sugar before serving to oohs and aahs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield Makes about 9

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 3/4 cups bread flour
2/3 cup warm water
1/3 cup whole milk
2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast (one 1/4-ounce package)
1 large egg plus 1 large yolk, room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
Vegetable, peanut, or safflower oil, for frying (about 8 cups)
Strawberry or grape jelly or jam, for filling
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Whisk together flours. Combine water and milk in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough-hook attachment, then sprinkle yeast over top. Stir in 1 cup flour mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand in a warm place until bubbling and doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Add egg and yolk, granulated sugar, salt, and remaining flour mixture. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Continue beating while adding butter, a few pieces at a time, beating to combine after each addition. When all butter has been added, keep beating until a shiny, sticky dough forms around hook, about 4 minutes more. Scrape down sides of bowl.
  • Cover dough with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm place until almost doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 8 hours and up to 24.
  • Cut out 9 three-inch squares of parchment. Spray a baking sheet with oil; arrange parchment squares in a single layer. Spray parchment. Transfer dough to a lightly floured baking sheet; pat out 1/2 inch thick. Using a floured 2 3/4-inch round cutter, cut out about 9 rounds. Transfer to parchment squares. Drape with oil-sprayed plastic wrap and let stand in a warm spot until slightly more than doubled in bulk and very soft, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, pour oil into a large, deep, heavy pot, such as a Dutch oven, until it reaches 2 inches up side, leaving about 2 1/2 inches headroom. Clip a deep- fry thermometer to pot and heat oil over medium to 350 degrees to 360 degrees. Working in batches of 3 so as not to crowd pot, carefully use parchment to transfer donuts to hot oil and cook, flipping a few times, until puffed and golden brown all over, 2 to 3 minutes total for donuts (1 1/2 to 2 minutes for holes), maintaining oil temperature between 350 degrees and 360 degrees at all times. Transfer donuts to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet; let cool completely.
  • Fill a pastry bag fitted with a coupler and a Bismarck piping tip (such as Ateco #231) with jelly. Fill each donut with about 2 teaspoons jelly (it should puff slightly in center). Dust with confectioners' sugar.

JELLY DOUGHNUTS



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Krapfen These light doughnuts will be the hit of any autumn or winter brunch. The recipe doubles easily for a crowd.

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Fry     Kid-Friendly     Fall     Jam or Jelly     Pastry     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 16 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons)
2 tablespoons warm water
3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting
About 10 cups vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup raspberry, strawberry, or apricot jam
Confectioners sugar for dusting
1 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter
1 deep-fry thermometer
Special Equipment
1 (2-inch) and 1 (2 1/2-inch) round cookie cutter; a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Bring milk to a simmer in a 1-quart heavy saucepan, then remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar and salt. Cool milk to lukewarm (about 90°F).
  • While milk is cooling, dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl, stirring until creamy, then let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. (If yeast doesn't foam, discard and start over with fresh yeast.)
  • Pour milk mixture into a large bowl and stir in 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons oil, eggs, and yeast mixture with a wooden spoon to make a very soft dough. Spread 1 cup flour on work surface and put dough on top, scraping it from bowl with a rubber spatula. Knead dough, incorporating all of flour from work surface and adding just enough additional flour (if necessary) to keep dough from sticking, until smooth and elastic, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer dough to another large bowl and sprinkle lightly with additional flour, then cover bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let dough rise in a warm draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Turn out dough onto a floured surface and roll out with a floured rolling pin until 1/2 inch thick. Cutout rounds with 2-inch cutter. Stretch 1 round to 2 1/2 inches and put 1 teaspoon jam in center, then stretch another round to 2 1/2 inches and use it to cover jam, pinching edges of rounds firmly together. (Pinching will stretch doughnuts to about 3 inches in diameter.) Make more jelly doughnuts in same manner.
  • Cut through filled doughnuts with floured 21/2-inch cutter, rotating cutter several times to help seal edges. Transfer rounds to a floured kitchen towel, then reroll scraps (only once) and make more jelly doughnuts in same manner. (If dough shrinks after rerolling, let stand 10 minutes.) Cover doughnuts with another kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place 30 minutes.
  • While doughnuts rise, heat 3 inches oil (about 10 cups) in a deep 4-quart pot until it registers 375°F on thermometer. Fry doughnuts 2 at a time, turning occasionally, until puffed and golden brown, about 2 minutes per batch. (Doughnuts will bob in oil; hold them half submerged with a slotted spoon to brown evenly.) Transfer as cooked to paper towels to drain. Serve warm, dusted with confectioners sugar.

JELLY DOUGHNUTS



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There's no need to run to the bakery for delicious jelly doughnuts! These sweet treats are lighter than air. I've been fixing them for 25 years for my husband, our two daughters and their families. They disappear almost as fast as I make them. -Kathy Westendorf, Westgate, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 doughnuts.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons jelly or jam
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine milk, butter, 1/3 cup sugar, egg yolks, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead)., Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about 10 times. Divide dough in half. , Roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cutter. Place about 1/2 teaspoon jelly in the center of half of the circles; brush edges with egg white. Top with remaining circles; press edges to seal tightly. , Place on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Roll warm doughnuts in remaining sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SUPER EASY JELLY DOUGHNUTS



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This recipe was given to me by my grandmother. It is a great way to use up day old white bread and the other ingredients are most always on hand. My kids love them!

Provided by anmlnrs

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
canola oil
10 slices white bread
strawberry (or any flavor) jam
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together eggs, milk, vanilla, and sugar until well blended and sugar is dissolved. In a separate bowl, mix flour with baking powder and salt. Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture until no lumps remain. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Make sandwiches with the bread, spreading jam evenly in the center. Trim away crusts, and cut each sandwich into quarters, wiping away any excess jam. Dip each quarter into batter, coating completely.
  • Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, fry sandwiches for 1 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and golden brown. Drain and cool on a paper towel-lined wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 70.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

JOLLY JELLY DOUGHNUTS



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Just looking at these plump jelly-filled doughnuts will make your mouth water. There's nothing like them. -Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield About 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
7 cups all-purpose flour
4 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
Oil for deep-fat frying
Red jelly of your choice
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add 2 cups flour; mix well. Let stand in a warm place for 30 minutes. Add the egg yolks, egg, sugar, salt, lemon zest and vanilla; mix well. Beat in butter and remaining flour. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 35 minutes., In a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. , Cool for 2-3 minutes; cut a small slit with a sharp knife on one side of each doughnut. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry bag; insert a very small round tip. Fill bag with jelly. Fill each doughnut with about 1 teaspoon jelly. Carefully roll warm doughnuts in sugar. Serve warm.

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Tips:

  • For a classic jelly-filled donut, use a simple glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
  • For a more decadent donut, fill it with a flavored cream cheese mixture or a chocolate ganache.
  • To make the donuts extra special, top them with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
  • If you don't have a donut cutter, you can use a biscuit cutter or a sharp knife to cut out the donuts.
  • Be sure to fry the donuts in hot oil until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Let the donuts cool completely before filling them.

Conclusion:

Jelly-filled donuts are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there's a jelly-filled donut for everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, be sure to give jelly-filled donuts a try!

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