Fresh Peach Fritters with Vanilla Glaze Recipe

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Fresh Peach Fritters with Vanilla Glaze Recipe

Crispy, golden fresh peach fritters made with juicy ripe peaches and warm spices, finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. A comforting, crowd-pleasing summer treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Southern

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 15

Peach Macerating: 15

Total Time: 50

Servings: fritters

Calories: 240kcal

Cost: $6–$8

Equipment

Heavy-bottomed pot
Candy Thermometer
2 Mixing bowls
Slotted spoon or spider
Wire cooling rack
Ice cream scoop Optional, for uniform size
Fine-mesh strainer Optional, for smooth glaze

Ingredients

Fresh Peach Preparation

4 fresh peaches peeled and diced
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Fritter Batter

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅔ cup whole milk room temperature
2 large eggs room temperature
2 tablespoon melted butter slightly cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure

For Frying & Glaze

6 cups vegetable oil for deep frying
1 cup powdered sugar
3–4 tablespoon milk adjust for desired thickness
½ teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze

Instructions

Peel and dice peaches.
Macerate peaches with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Let rest.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a batter.
Gently fold in the macerated peaches.
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F using a candy thermometer.
Drop batter by spoonfuls or with an ice cream scoop into hot oil.
Fry until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or wire rack.
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth to make the glaze.
Drizzle glaze over warm fritters and serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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