Jelly still king, as bakeries experiment with Chanukah doughnuts

(JNS) - As New York City eateries roll out their Chanukah doughnut offerings, including sufganiyot filled with flavors like pistachio cream or mango, bakery owners told JNS that customers continue to overwhelmingly demand classic jelly doughnuts, such as strawberry and raspberry.

They also have found an increase in pre-orders well ahead of the holiday, which began Dec. 14 at night and lasts eight days. Those in this particular food business believe that this reflects the growing role that sufganiyot play in home entertaining.

"The most popular flavor is, of course, the classic strawberry jelly...