Peach Fritters Recipe
Peach fritters offer a delightful balance of soft, cake-like texture and the natural sweetness of peaches. Finished with a peach-flavored glaze, they make for an irresistible treat.
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Ingredients
Fritters
- 1 cup 125 g all-purpose flour
- 3 ounces vanilla yogurt
- ¼ cup 60 g heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 can 15.25 ounces peaches, diced (reserve juice for glaze)
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Glaze
- 1¼ cups 150 g confectioners' sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-6 teaspoons reserved peach juice or as needed
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and nutmeg, and whisk until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the heavy cream, vanilla yogurt, and egg until smooth. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the diced peaches.
- Pour oil into a frying pan until halfway full. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 375°F, checking the temperature with a candy thermometer.
- Gently drop ¼ cup of batter into the heated oil. Fry for 2-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, adjusting time based on the oil’s temperature. Flip and fry the other side until golden. To ensure doneness, insert a toothpick into the center; if batter clings to the toothpick, cook a bit longer. Transfer each fritter to a paper towel-lined rack to cool. Repeat with remaining batter, maintaining the oil temperature.
- For the glaze, whisk together confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and 3 teaspoons of reserved peach juice. Add additional peach juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the glaze reaches a pourable consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled fritters, allowing it to set before serving.
Notes
Alternate Glaze Option: If you prefer a traditional glaze, replace the peach juice with water.
Combine 1¼ cups (156 g) confectioners’ sugar, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 3 teaspoons water, adding more water 1 teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over cooled fritters and allow to dry.