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Fresh Peach Fritters

Fresh Peach Fritters

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🍑 Crispy, golden peach fritters that bring the county fair straight to your kitchen—ready in under 30 minutes with juicy fruit in every bite. ☀️ Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet summer snack with a dusting of cinnamon sugar or a drizzle of vanilla glaze.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 fritters 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

2 large eggs

1/3 cup milk

1 tablespoon melted butter

1 1/4 cups diced fresh ripe peaches

Neutral oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut)

Granulated sugar for rolling (optional)

Powdered sugar glaze (powdered sugar, milk, vanilla) (optional)

Instructions

1-Prep the peaches: Dice peaches into ¼-inch cubes and toss with 1 tablespoon flour to prevent sinking.

2-Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon.

3-Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.

4-Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir just until combined; a few lumps are okay.

5-Fold in peaches: Gently fold the floured peach pieces into the batter without overmixing.

6-Heat the oil: Pour about 2 inches of neutral oil into a heavy pot or deep skillet and heat to 375°F (190°C) using a thermometer.

7-Fry in batches: Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into the hot oil, fry 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden brown, avoiding overcrowding.

8-Drain and coat: Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack; while warm, roll in sugar or drizzle with glaze.

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Notes

🌡️ Keep the oil temperature steady at 375°F—too cool and the fritters absorb grease, too hot and they burn before the center cooks.
📏 Drop small, rounded tablespoonfuls of batter (about 2 inches wide) so the fritters cook evenly and stay crispy throughout.
🔥 To restore crispness on leftovers, reheat in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes rather than using the microwave.

  • Author: Ruby Bennett
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Deep Frying
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fritter
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg