Wild Blueberry Donuts with Glaze
These wild blueberry donuts are baked, not fried, and packed with juicy berries in every bite. A silky glaze made from real blueberry juice adds natural color and a sweet finish. Perfect for weekend breakfasts, brunches, or a fruity afternoon treat!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter plus extra for greasing
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup wild blueberries plus 2 tablespoons for glaze
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Grease a 6-hole donut tin.
- Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Add sugar, milk, egg, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- Sift in flour, then add baking powder and salt. Fold halfway.
- Add blueberries and gently fold until just combined.
- Pipe batter into donut tin and smooth tops.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then on a rack.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/wild-blueberry-donuts/
Notes
- Fresh or frozen wild blueberries both work—no need to thaw.
- For extra blueberry flavor, double the glaze and dip donuts twice.
- Don’t skip sifting the powdered sugar—it keeps the glaze smooth.