Fresh Peach Fritters That Melt in Your Mouth
Fresh Peach Fritters That Melt in Your Mouth are the perfect way to savor summer’s bounty. These delightful treats feature a crispy exterior that gives way to a soft, juicy interior filled with fresh peach chunks. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, they are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as an indulgent afternoon snack. With minimal preparation and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 fritters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and optionally cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures; gently fold in diced peaches.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil; fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove fritters to drain on paper towels and cool slightly.
- Drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with milk and vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (38g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg