Gluten-free Jelly Donuts

Gluten-free Jelly Donuts

There are so many reasons to make these gluten-free jelly donuts! Jump to Recipe

If you are gluten-free, the sight of jelly donuts might make you a little sad but, with just a few ingredients, you can easily make your own. I first made these gluten-free jelly donuts for my friends when a bunch of us gathered together on Christmas Eve – which, for that year, was also the first night of Chanukah. So fun! I was more than happy to provide a gluten-free version of a traditional Chanukah treat.

Gluten-free Jelly Donuts
Jelly donuts – perfect any day.

Although we first made these for Chanukah, please don’t think you need any actual holiday excuse to make these jelly donuts. Is it the weekend? Are you craving a fun dessert? Make these donuts. These would be such a nice treat for a family brunch! Kids and adults will devour them.

We used one of our favorite local jellies to fill these gluten-free donuts – Garnet Gals Blueberry Jam. Yum. You can use absolutely any jam or jelly you have on hand. Get creative! Top them with powdered sugar and you are ready to go.

Easy Gluten-Free Jelly Donuts || Erin Brighton | gluten free | breakfast | dessert | easy recipes
Easy GF Jelly Donuts

Pro tip this recipe makes super sticky dough – use extra flour as you go. We used Pamela’s gluten-free bread mix flour for this recipe. The Pamela’s website has A TON of gluten-free recipes. Definitely, check it out.  We have also used King Arthur Flour and Cup 4 Cup gluten-free flour. Try your favorite flour!

I used a deep, heavy-bottomed pan to fry these donuts in. Keep a plate lined with paper towels nearby so that your donuts can cool immediately. These donuts are best eaten soon after you make them. Trust me, they won’t last long!

Gluten-free Jelly Donuts

Gluten-free Jelly Donuts

These gluten-free jelly donuts are great for the holidays or just for fun!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 80 kcal
Author Erin Brighton

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c flour gluten-free
  • 1/2 t baking powder
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1/2 c milk
  • 1/2 c water
  • 4 T blueberry jelly

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. 

  2. Add milk and water. Stir to combine. Dough will be very sticky. Add more flour as necessary to unstick your fingers.

  3. Form into small donut shaped circles.

  4. Heat enough canola oil to fry the donuts. When the oil is hot, gently place your donuts into the oil. Allow the donuts to fry for about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn once.

  5. Carefully remove donuts from the oil using a slotted spoon. Let cool on paper towels to absorb some of the excess oil.

  6. Fill a decorator bag with 3 to 4 tablespoons of your favorite jelly. Gently poke a hole in the donut and fill with jelly.

  7. Dust finished donuts with powdered sugar. Eat promptly!

Other donut recipes and sweet treats … 

Grain-free Chocolate Glazed Donuts

Apple Cinnamon Mini Donuts

Victoria Sandwich Cake

Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Scones

small jelly donuts
Gluten-free jelly donuts! Such a treat!

 

Happy Hanukkah! Celebrate With These Amazing Gluten-Free Jelly Donuts!
Happy Hanukkah! Celebrate With These Amazing Gluten-Free Jelly Donuts!

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Erin Brighton

I am a native New Englander now living in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina and enjoying summers in sea-breezy Scituate, Massachusetts with my five small kids and two large dogs. I love to cook easy, local, and gluten-free for friends and family.

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