Cranberry Orange Cornbread Donuts Recipe

Name: Cranberry Orange Cornbread Donuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DONUTS:; Cooking Spray Or Oil For Greasing Donut Pan; 1/2 cups Stone Ground Medium Grind Cornmeal; 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Fine Grain Sea Salt; 1 whole Large Egg, At Room Temperature; 2/3 cups Low-fat Buttermilk, At Room Temperature; 1 Tablespoon Butter, Melted And Cooled; 2 Tablespoons Honey; 1 teaspoon Finely Grated Orange Peel; 2 teaspoons Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice; 1/2 cups Fresh Or Frozen Cranberries (if Using Frozen Do Not Thaw); FOR THE GLAZE:; 4 teaspoons Coconut Butter; 1-1/2 teaspoon Honey; 1/4 teaspoons Finely Grated Orange Peel, Up To Twice The Amount, As Desired; 2 Teaspoons Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Servings: persons

FOR THE DONUTS:
Cooking Spray Or Oil For Greasing Donut Pan
1/2 cups Stone Ground Medium Grind Cornmeal
1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Fine Grain Sea Salt
1 whole Large Egg, At Room Temperature
2/3 cups Low-fat Buttermilk, At Room Temperature
1 Tablespoon Butter, Melted And Cooled
2 Tablespoons Honey
1 teaspoon Finely Grated Orange Peel
2 teaspoons Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
1/2 cups Fresh Or Frozen Cranberries (if Using Frozen Do Not Thaw)
FOR THE GLAZE:
4 teaspoons Coconut Butter
1-1/2 teaspoon Honey
1/4 teaspoons Finely Grated Orange Peel, Up To Twice The Amount, As Desired
2 Teaspoons Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

1
Preheat toaster oven or oven to 425u00b0F and grease a 6-cavity donut pan.
2
In a medium bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center, crack in the egg, and mix all together. Stir in buttermilk, melted butter, honey, grated orange peel and orange juice. Quickly stir in fresh or frozen (do not thaw) cranberries.
3
Spoon mixture into the prepared pan and bake donuts at 425u00b0F for 14-16 minutes until edges are golden brown.
4
While donuts bake, prepare glaze by combining coconut butter, honey and grated orange peel. Whisk in orange juice until desired consistency is achieved.
5
Allow donuts to cool in pan for at least 15 minutes. Carefully run an offset spatula around donut edges before removing from pan and glazing.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DONUTS:, Cooking Spray Or Oil For Greasing Donut Pan, 1/2 cups Stone Ground Medium Grind Cornmeal, 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Orange Cornbread 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 Orange Cornbread Donuts

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