Description
These Delicious Fresh Peach Fritters are golden, crispy, and bursting with fresh peach flavor. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar, these fritters make a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. Easy to prepare and deep-fried to perfection, they offer a delightful combination of fluffy batter and juicy peaches in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Other Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon thoroughly to create an even dry base for the batter.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients while mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter thick and fluffy.
- Fold in Peaches and Butter: Carefully fold the diced fresh peaches and melted butter into the batter, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the fruit.
- Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan or pot and heat it to 350°F (175°C) — the ideal temperature for frying these fritters to a golden crisp.
- Fry Fritters: Using a spoon, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil in batches. Fry each fritter for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: While the fritters are still warm, toss them in the prepared cinnamon sugar coating to add a sweet and spicy finishing touch.
- Serve: Serve the peach fritters warm for the best flavor and texture, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to avoid greasy fritters.
- Use ripe but firm peaches to prevent them from breaking apart in the batter.
- You can keep fritters warm in an oven set to 200°F (90°C) while frying the rest.
- For a lighter option, try baking instead of frying, but expect a different texture.
- Store leftover fritters in an airtight container and reheat in a skillet for best results.
