Description
These delicious fresh peach fritters offer a crispy golden exterior with a soft, sweet interior bursting with fresh peach flavors. Perfect for breakfast or as a delightful snack, these homemade fritters are coated in cinnamon sugar, adding a warm spice that complements the juicy peaches beautifully.
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
Main Flavor
- 1 1/2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
For Frying and Coating
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly blended.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Form Batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. The batter should remain thick to hold the fruit.
- Add Peaches and Butter: Carefully fold in the diced fresh peaches and melted butter, taking care not to overmix which could toughen the batter.
- Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan or pot, heating it to 350°F (175°C); maintaining this temperature is key for crispy fritters.
- Fry Fritters: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil in batches, frying each side for 3-4 minutes until fritters are golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: While still warm, toss the fritters in cinnamon sugar so they are evenly coated with a sweet and spicy crust.
- Serve: Serve the peach fritters fresh and warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is maintained at 350°F to prevent greasy fritters.
- Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
- Fritters are best enjoyed fresh as they can lose crispiness over time.
- You can substitute milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free variation.
- Serve with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- To keep warm while frying batches, place cooked fritters in a single layer on a baking sheet in a low oven (200°F).
