Fresh Peach Fritters That Melt in Your Mouth
Fresh Peach Fritters That Melt in Your Mouth are a delightful summer treat that combines a crispy exterior with a soft, juicy interior. Bursting with fresh peach chunks and drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze, these fritters are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an indulgent afternoon snack. Simple to make and utterly irresistible, they offer a delicious way to savor the season’s freshest fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 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
- 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)
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients just until mixed; fold in diced peaches.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over warm fritters before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg