Peach Fritters

5 from 1 vote

Fried to crisp golden brown perfection, these delicious southern-style Peach Fritters are soft on the inside with bits of peach in each bite and topped with a simple peach glaze to finish! The recipe is a quick and easy family favorite perfect for Sunday mornings that comes together in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 120kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 large eggs beaten
⅔ cup milk
15 ounce canned peaches cut in small pieces, juice reserved for glaze

Glaze

1¼ cups powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 tablespoons reserved peach juice

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Instructions

Add the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a medium sized bowl and whisk to combine. Gradually whisk in the milk and beaten eggs to make a batter.
Fold in the chopped canned peaches.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy bottomed pan to 375°F (190°C). Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil, and cook, turning once, until browned, about 5 minutes. You can also use a small ice cream scoop to make it easier to drop the batter in the oil.
Transfer fritters to a paper towel lined bowl to cool.
Make the glaze by combining the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and a tablespoon of the peach juice. Whisk until smooth and add more juice as needed to achieve desired pouring consistency.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled peach fritters and serve.

Notes

Recipe will yield about 36 fritters.
Use neutral oil. Use a vegetable oil like canola oil to fry the peach fritters so it doesn’t impact the taste. It also has a higher smoke point which is better for frying.

Correct oil temperature. The oil must be hot enough before you add the batter. If it's not, the batter will just fall apart and not hold its shape. And if it’s too hot the fritters will just burn.
Use a cookie scoop. Using a cookie scoop or small ice cream scoop is the easiest way to drop the batter into the hot oil. This also creates fritters that are uniform in size.
Temp the oil. For safety reasons and the best results, use a digital cooking thermometer to make sure that the oil is consistently around 375°F (190°C) as you fry.
You can store leftover peach fritters in an airtight container or sealed bag in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, put them on a sheet pan in the oven at 350°F (177°C) for about 3 to 5 minutes or until hot.

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