Keep peach season (May through the end of September) going with these Peach Donuts… made with Donut Peaches. Whether you’re a donut aficionado or just in need of a fun and delicious treat, our recipe will have you craving more. We even use box cake mix so that your donut-making journey is a breeze no matter your baking expertise. Embrace the peachy perfection with a treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
What Are Donut Peaches?
A smaller, cuter alternative to your traditional peach, they’re called this because they have a round, flat shape with a “thumbprint”-esque middle. These fruits are the descendants of a wild peach in China called pan tao from over 150 years ago. Scientists made a hybrid of pan tao to last in long frosts which produced the bigger, sweeter type. This particular variety is low in acid and high in sugar, making them perfect for when you’re craving a sweet recipe.
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Peach Donuts…With Donut Peaches!
Description
Give a little love to a peach variety you probably don’t have very often!
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix
- 2 large egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup milk
- 4 donut peaches, diced
- 1 tbsp butter
For the glaze:
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray donut pan with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook diced peaches in 1 tablespoon of butter until they are soft, set aside and cool.
- Whisk together dry cake mix, egg, vegetable oil, and water until combined.
- Pour batter into a large, gallon sized plastic bag and snip off small portion of one corner. Squeeze donut mix into prepared donut pan until cups are about 1/2 full. Top the batter of each baked good with some of the cooked peaches.
- Bake at 350° F for 12-14 minutes. Let donuts cool in pan for about 5-10 minutes then remove and let cool completely on wire rack.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together butter, powdered sugar, and milk until just combined.
- Dip the cooled donut about 1/2 way into the glaze then lift and turn sideways to let extra run off. Place back on wire cooling rack.
- Repeat with remaining donuts. Top with optional sprinkles and enjoy!
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Recipe and Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce
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