Cranberry Cornmeal Donuts Recipe

Name: Cranberry Cornmeal Donuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DONUTS:; 1 cup Flour; 3 Tablespoons Stone Ground Cornmeal; 1/4 cups Plus 3 Tablespoons Sugar; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Grated Nutmeg; 6 Tablespoons Buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla; 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted; FOR THE CRANBERRY GLAZE:; 1/4 cups Fresh Cranberries; 1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice (or Water); 3/4 cups Powdered Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Vanilla

Servings: persons

FOR THE DONUTS:
1 cup Flour
3 Tablespoons Stone Ground Cornmeal
1/4 cups Plus 3 Tablespoons Sugar
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Grated Nutmeg
6 Tablespoons Buttermilk
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla
3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
FOR THE CRANBERRY GLAZE:
1/4 cups Fresh Cranberries
1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice (or Water)
3/4 cups Powdered Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Vanilla

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1. Preheat the oven to 425u00b0F. Grease a donut pan with butter or shortening.
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2. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
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3. In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vanilla and melted butter. Add this to the dry ingredients and fold in with a spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Batter will seem very thick.
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4. Using a spoon, fill in each donut space almost to the top.
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5. Bake for 9-10 minutes, until the top springs back when you touch them. My donut pan instructions say to let the donuts rest after baking for 15 minutes in the pan.
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6. While the donuts cool, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, heat the cranberries and orange juice until the berries burst, about 5 minutes over medium low heat. Remove from heat and mash berries with a fork. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla stir well until combined. Dip each donut top into the glaze and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DONUTS:, 1 cup Flour, 3 Tablespoons Stone Ground Cornmeal, 1/4 cups Plus 3 Tablespoons Sugar, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Cornmeal Donuts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cranberry Cornmeal Donuts

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