Each year, on the first Friday in June (5 June 2026), sensible people everywhere celebrate one of life’s greatest pleasures: the humble doughnut. With nearly three in ten Brits naming doughnuts as their favourite sweet treat, the classic jam doughnut still reigns supreme, with 51% choosing it as the nation’s number one filling, closely followed by custard.
But one of Britain’s best-loved snacks has just had a bold new glow-up thanks to Tracklements Fresh Chilli Jam.
Perfect for those moments when you’re craving a little excitement at the weekend, a midweek pick-me-up, or a cheeky nibble with a twist, this is comfort food with added kick. Think soft, sweet, pillowy dough paired with the unexpected warmth of chilli jam – it’s a delicious balance of heat and indulgence that proves there’s never a wrong time to turn up the heat.
Serves: 8
Preparation time: 2 hours (including proving time)
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 225g strong white bread flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp golden caster sugar
- 15g unsalted butter, melted
- 7g fast-action yeast
- 125ml warm water
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 210g jar Tracklements Fresh Chilli Jam
- Caster sugar, for coating
Method
1. Place all the ingredients, except the vegetable oil, Tracklements Fresh Chilli Jam and caster sugar for coating, into a large bowl. Mix together and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. Divide the dough into eight equal portions and shape into balls. Place on a lightly greased tray and leave to prove until doubled in size.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over a medium heat. Carefully deep-fry the doughnuts until golden brown all over. Remove, drain on kitchen paper and toss in caster sugar while still warm.
4. Allow the doughnuts to cool completely. Spoon the Tracklements Fresh Chilli Jam into a piping bag fitted with a narrow nozzle. Make a small hole in the side of each doughnut and pipe in the jam filling.
Did You Know?
Tracklements is renowned for hand -crafting a n exciting range of award -winning, best -tasting, B-Corp certified, planet -friendly chutneys, mustards, ketchups, jellies, relishes, and pickles.
2026 marks 25 years of the UK’s first and multi-award-winning Tracklements Fresh Chilli Jam. Slow-cooked, perfectly balanced and endlessly versatile, it remains the go-to jar for food lovers who want proper flavour without compromise.
Tracklements Fresh Chilli Jam (210g) has an RRP of £4.10 and is available from fine food delis and farm shops nationwide, as well as online at www.tracklements.co.uk
