Description
These Fresh Peach Fritters fry up golden brown with juicy peaches and warm cinnamon flavor for an easy homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 1/4 cups diced fresh peaches
- Granulated sugar for coating
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Milk as needed for glaze
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and dice the peaches into small pieces.
- Whisk together flour, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder in a large bowl.
- Whisk in eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Fold diced peaches gently into the batter.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit in a deep fryer or heavy pan.
- Ladle 1/4 to 1/2 cup batter carefully into hot oil.
- Fry each fritter for 2 to 3 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove fritters with tongs and drain on paper towels.
- Coat warm fritters in granulated sugar or drizzle with powdered sugar glaze.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
- Maintain oil temperature near 375 degrees Fahrenheit for even frying.
- Do not overcrowd the frying pan during cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 240
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 55