Fresh Peach Crumble Baked Donuts - No Yeast

These Fresh Peach Crumble Baked Donuts combine the flavors of peach crisp and cake donuts into one irresistible breakfast treat that can turn an average morning into a special summer day, and it's so easy! Unlike traditional yeast donuts, these cake donuts are surprisingly simple to make - no yeast, no hot oil, and no mixer!

There is nothing that smells like summer more than fragrant, fresh, sun-warmed peaches. Sweet, a little tart, and lightly floral, peaches scream summer!  When you fold them into a delicious cake donut and sprinkle with a sweet golden brown crumble topping, peach donuts are a perfect summer breakfast treat!  No need to mess with hot oil or yeast-just grab a donut pan, your favorite fresh peaches, and a few pantry staples, and bake something simple but so special.

You often hear about Georgia peaches, and while Georgia and California do grow most peaches in the US, there are little pockets of peachy goodness scattered all over! Growing up in west central Illinois, we always treasured Calhoun County peaches. They have a unique microclimate between the Illinois and Mississippi rivers where fantastic peaches are grown, and people drive for hours to get them. Here in our northern corner of the state, we get spectacular Michigan peaches all summer long. My recommendation is to find peaches as close to local as you can at farmers' markets or farm stands. Peaches really are more fragrant and sweet when they are picked ripe and not shipped from distant places.

The beauty of this donut recipe lies in its simplicity. You'll mix your dry ingredients in one bowl, combine your wet ingredients in another, then fold them together until just combined. No kneading, no rising time in a warm place, and no worrying about achieving the perfect soft dough consistency. From start to finish, you'll have fresh donuts in under 30 minutes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just looking for a quick recipe to use up some sweet peaches, these Fresh Peach Crumble Baked Donuts are the perfect way to enjoy the best of peach season.

Baked Donuts Are Easier Than You Think

Forget everything you think you know about donut-making being complicated! Unlike yeast donuts that require proofing in a warm place, these cake donuts come together with a quick mix of dry ingredients and wet ingredients-no kneading, no rising.  You don't even need a stand mixer. Just a bowl, a whisk, and a spoon.

They're light, tender, and full of flavor-especially with diced sweet peaches nestled inside the batter and buttery, brown sugar crumble on top.

Looking for more breakfast recipes? Try these: Cherry Almond Scones, Blackberry Vanilla Baked Oatmeal, Strawberry Waffles, and Biscoff Overnight Oats.

Why You'll Love This Easy Peach Donut Recipe

• Celebrate peach season! Packed with juicy diced peaches for summery fruit flavor in every bite.
• The crumble topping adds a delectable texture and buttery flavor to these easy breakfast treats!  
• No frying required-just use a donut pan and bake!
• No oil-They're less greasy than traditional fried donuts, making them perfect breakfast treats that won't weigh you down.
• The recipe is incredibly forgiving - even if you're new to baking, you'll achieve professional-looking results.

Ingredient Highlights for Peach Crumble Donuts

• Fresh peaches: The star of the show! Choose ripe but firm fruit for the best texture. Ripe peaches smell very peachy!  There are several varieties of peaches, and I have no ill will toward any peach.  But yellow is my favorite.  They often have a bolder flavor than white peaches.  Freestone peaches (meaning the flesh is not attached to the pit) are easier to pit and slice.  Donut peaches (also known as flat peaches) are a delicious heirloom variety, but definitely harder to find outside of your local farmers market.  For this recipe, I use yellow freestone peaches.
• All-purpose flour: Forms the base of the donut batter.
• Brown sugar: Adds caramel-like depth to both the donut and the crumble topping.
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt: Keeps the donuts extra moist and tender.  Stick with full-fat for either option.
• Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger: Each one adds a nice depth of flavor to these delicate baked donuts.

See the recipe card below for quantities.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Peach Crumble Donuts

1. Step 1: Prep the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with butter or cooking spray.

2. Step 2: Mix the Crumble Topping: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, ginger and a pinch of salt.

3. Step 3: Add Butter: Add melted butter and use a fork or clean hands to mix until crumbly. It should have the texture of wet sand. Set aside.

Variations

• Canned or frozen peaches: thaw, drain, and pat dry very well before chopping.
• Dairy: Swap sour cream with full-fat Greek yogurt.
• Add a drizzle of confectioners' sugar glaze for extra sweetness.
• Make them mini: use a mini donut pan and bake 8-10 minutes.
• Flour: Substitute up to half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
• Sweetener: Substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar.

Tips for Peach Donut Success

• Use sweet peaches that are just ripe, not overly soft.
• Let your ingredients come to room temperature for the best texture.
• Don't overmix your donut batter-that leads to dense donuts.
• Don't overfill the donut pan - this can cause overflow and uneven baking.
• If you don't have a pastry bag, use a large zip-top bag with the corner cut off.  Make sure the hole is large enough to accommodate the diced peaches.
• Let donuts cool almost completely before removing from the pan to prevent breaking.

Equipment Needed

• Donut pan
• Mixing bowls
• Wire rack
• Whisk
• Spoon or pastry bag or zip-top bag

Donut Storage Instructions

Let donuts cool completely before storing. Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.  For longer storage, wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. To refresh day-old donuts, warm them on a baking sheet in a 300°F oven for 3-5 minutes.

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