Delicious Fresh Peach Fritters
A delightful dessert bursting with the sweetness of fresh peaches, lightly spiced and perfectly fried until golden brown.
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 2 cups Fresh peaches, diced Canned peaches can be used if fresh are not available; ensure they are drained.
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Whole wheat flour can be used as a substitute.
- 1/4 cup Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor.
- 2 tsp Baking powder Baking soda can be substituted (increase amount).
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon Nutmeg or mixed spices can work as alternatives.
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract Almond extract can be used instead.
- 1 cup Milk Almond milk can be used for a dairy-free version.
- 2 large Eggs Flax eggs (1 tbsp flax + 3 tbsp water) can be a vegan substitute.
- Enough for deep frying Oil for frying Coconut oil or canola oil can be used.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and dice the peaches, removing any pits. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon until well-blended.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
- Gently fold in the diced peaches until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- In a deep skillet or frying pan, add oil and heat it over medium heat. Test the oil's readiness by dropping a small bit of batter into the oil.
- Use a spoon or small ice cream scoop to drop batter into the heated oil, cooking a few at a time for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Remove fritters and let them drain on a paper towel. Dust with powdered sugar while still warm and serve hot.
Notes
Maintain your oil temperature for best results. Too hot will burn the fritters; too cool will make them greasy. Perfect with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.