Description
Sweet Southern peach fritters bring summer’s golden charm to your plate. Crisp exterior and tender center showcase ripe peaches in a golden-brown embrace that delights you with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups diced peaches (about 2 fresh peaches)
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup milk (80 milliliters)
- Oil for frying
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
Binding and Finishing:
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Powdered Sugar Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Milk (enough to make a drizzling consistency)
Instructions
- Create a light, airy batter by whisking flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon in a spacious mixing vessel until perfectly blended.
- In a separate container, vigorously blend eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Gradually incorporate the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a delicate batter consistency.
- Carefully fold ripe, freshly diced peaches into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Prepare a deep frying station by heating vegetable oil to approximately 375°F, using a heavy-bottomed pot or electric fryer for consistent temperature control.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of peach-studded batter into the sizzling oil, allowing each fritter to float and develop a golden-brown exterior.
- Monitor the fritters closely, turning them periodically to ensure uniform browning and complete cooking, typically requiring 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Extract the fritters using a slotted spoon or spider, allowing excess oil to drain onto a layer of absorbent paper towels.
- Craft a silky glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk, adjusting the consistency to achieve a smooth, drizzleable texture.
- Finish the fritters by either generously drizzling the glaze over the warm treats or coating them in a light dusting of granulated sugar for added sweetness and texture.
Notes
- Perfectly choose ripe, juicy peaches for maximum flavor and sweetness in your fritters.
- Use a deep-fry or candy thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature around 375°F for crispy, golden results.
- Drain fritters on a wire rack with paper towels to prevent soggy bottoms and retain crunchiness.
- Serve warm immediately after glazing to enjoy the most delectable texture and temperature.
- Customize glaze by adding vanilla extract or a hint of cinnamon for extra depth of flavor.
- Store leftover fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, reheating briefly in the oven to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg