Description
These fresh peach fritters are golden and crisp on the outside with a soft, fluffy interior packed with juicy peach pieces. Finished with either a sugary coating or a sweet powdered sugar glaze, they make a delicious breakfast, dessert, or afternoon treat.
Ingredients
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 1/4 cups diced peaches
Granulated sugar for coating, optional
Oil for frying
1 cup powdered sugar
Milk, as needed for glaze
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Add the eggs, milk, and melted butter, whisking until a smooth batter forms.
- Gently fold in the diced peaches until evenly distributed.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully drop 1/4 to 1/2 cup portions of batter into the hot oil using a ladle.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, turning if needed, until the fritters are puffed and golden brown.
- Remove the fritters with tongs or a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- For a sugar coating, roll the warm fritters in granulated sugar.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and enough milk to create a smooth drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the fritters and serve warm.
Notes
Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth and spice.
A splash of vanilla extract enhances the flavor of the batter.
Nectarines, apricots, pears, or apples can be substituted for peaches.
Keep the oil at 375°F to prevent greasy fritters.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes to restore crispness.
Freeze cooled fritters for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg