Use juice concentrate as coloring! Colorful glazed donuts for Valentine’s Day

You can either make these glazed donuts homemade, or start with a store-bought base!

It’s not Valentine’s Day without a heart-shaped treat! These homemade donuts are soft, fluffy, and topped with a sweet, glossy glaze—but one unexpected ingredient gives them a bright pop of color.

Recipe creator Tami Steggell says homemade donuts make for the sweetest Valentine’s breakfast of all!

Start with Tami’s homemade donuts, or if you’re short on time or confidence, go store-bought! Tami says a simple store-bought frozen roll dough will be just fine for this recipe. Let the frozen dinner roll dough thaw, rise for 45 minutes, and then fry it.

The bright pop of Valentine’s color comes from frozen juice concentrate! Grab a can of concentrate from your freezer, let it thaw, and then follow Tami’s glaze recipe below to dip to your heart’s delight.

Valentine’s Day Glazed Doughnuts

By Tami Steggell of Bite Me Industries

INGREDIENTS

• 1 batch homemade doughnuts (or plain pre-made)
• 2 cups confectioner’s sugar (240g)
• 3 to 5 tablespoons frozen juice concentrate, thawed (45 to 75ml) e.g. grape, guava-passion, paradise punch, pink lemonade, cran-raspberry

METHOD

1. Whisk together sugar and enough juice concentrate to achieve a thick glaze.
2. Dip doughnuts of choice in the prepared glaze, transfer to parchment paper. Let stand until set.

Recipe Tip from Tami

 If you’re feeling a bit nervous about making doughnut dough from scratch, don’t worry—you have options! Frozen rolls are a great alternative and just as fun to work with. Simply thaw the rolls, roll out the dough, and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create your festive shapes. Let the dough rise for about 45 minutes, then fry in oil heated to 350°F (175°C) until golden brown on each side. It’s a perfect way to ease into homemade doughnuts without diving straight into dough-making!

Tips for Storing Doughnut Glazes

• Refrigerate Properly: Store your glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it from drying out or absorbing unwanted odors.
• Reheat if Necessary: If your glaze thickens while chilled, gently warm it before using to restore its smooth consistency.
• Check the Ingredients: Glazes made with fresh ingredients, like fruit juice, may have a shorter shelf life (2–3 days) and should always be refrigerated.

Recommended Equipment

• Small Mixing Bowl/s – A medium-sized mixing bowl is perfect for whisking the glaze ingredients together.
• Whisk – Use a whisk to ensure the glaze is smooth and free of lumps for easy application.
• Measuring Cups and Spoons – Accurate measurements are key to achieving the perfect glaze consistency.
• Kitchen Scale – I prefer weighing all ingredients over measuring by volume.
• Doughnut Dipping Tool (Tongs or Fork) – Tongs or a fork will help you dip the doughnuts cleanly and evenly into the glaze.
• Parchment Paper or Cooling Rack – Place dipped doughnuts on parchment paper or a cooling rack to allow the glaze to set without sticking to surfaces.
• Medium Heart Shape Cookie Cutters (optional) – when making fresh doughnuts, a heart shaped cutter will enhance the Valentine theme.

Find more from Tami on Instagram, @bitemeindustries, or on her website, bitemeindustries.com.