Apricot Berliner Doughnuts

The summer cousin to the classic jelly doughnut. The acidity of apricots balances the rich dough perfectly. We double the fruit: filled with jam inside and topped with fresh apricots, so every bite bursts with fruit.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 275 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Round cutter
  • Piping bag
  • Cloth

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Make yeast dough: Proof yeast, knead with flour, eggs, butter, salt. Rise 1 hour.

Tip: Dough should be tacky.
2

Roll, cut rounds, dimple the center. Rise 30 mins.

Tip: Dimple holds the fruit later.
3

Fry covered on side one (for the ring/rise), uncovered on side two.

Tip: Steam under the lid helps rising.
4

Fill with jam, top with fresh fruit, dust with sugar.

Tip: Fresh fruit cuts the fat.

Recipe FAQ

Why no white ring?
The ring appears when dough is light and floats high. Heavy dough sinks and browns all over.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Lukewarm Milk
  • 2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast
  • 3 1/2 tbsp Butter (melted)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Fresh Apricots (diced)
  • 1/2 cup Apricot Jam
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil