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Southern Peach Fritters

Southern Peach Fritters That Will Brighten Your Breakfast

Enjoy Southern Peach Fritters, a delightful breakfast treat featuring juicy peaches and warm spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 fritters
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fritter Batter
  • 2 cups Fresh Peaches Ripe and diced
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Can substitute with nutmeg
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk Use unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Alcohol-Free Vanilla Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Or neutral oil
For Frying
  • 2 inches Vegetable Oil Maintain 350°F temperature
For the Finishing Touch

Equipment

  • deep skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Slotted spoon
  • candy thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Peaches: Wash, peel, and dice fresh peaches. If using canned, drain and dry them.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, blend eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Add wet to dry, stir gently, then fold in peaches.
  5. Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep skillet.
  6. Fry Fritters: Drop batter into oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  7. Drain and Finish: Transfer to paper towels, dust with powdered sugar or glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For perfect fritters, keep the oil temperature steady and avoid overcrowding the pan. Feel free to experiment with different fruits or spices.

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