Fresh Peach Fritters – Crispy, Golden, and Bursting with Juicy Flavor

4A warm, doughy treat packed with fresh peaches, lightly spiced, and finished with a sweet glaze—made for summer mornings or anytime cravings.

🎉 Introduction

If you love donuts, pancakes, and all things peachy, you’re in for a real treat. These Fresh Peach Fritters are golden-fried delights, loaded with sweet peaches and finished with a drizzle of vanilla glaze. 🍑✨

They’re the ultimate summer indulgence—crisp on the outside, soft inside, and full of juicy, cinnamon-kissed peach bites. Enjoy them as a special breakfast, brunch centerpiece, or even as a fair-style dessert you can make right at home.

🛒 Ingredients

🥣 Fritter Batter

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅓ cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• 1 cup chopped fresh peaches (peeled if preferred)
• Optional: pinch of nutmeg or ginger

🛢️ For Frying

• Vegetable oil, for frying

🍩 Vanilla Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Make the Batter

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, mix milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Gently fold in the diced peaches.

Step 2: Fry the Fritters

1. Heat 2–3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or skillet to 350°F (175°C).
2. Carefully drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan.
3. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until deep golden brown.
4. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined tray.

Step 3: Glaze the Fritters

1. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Drizzle over warm fritters or dip the tops for a thicker coating.
3. Let set for a few minutes before serving.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 8–10 fritters
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Spiced Fritters: Add nutmeg or cardamom to the batter
• Baked Version: Bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes, then glaze
• Apple or Berry Fritters: Sub peaches with chopped apples or berries
• Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
• Crispy Tip: Press fritters slightly flatter in oil for extra crisp edges

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Room Temp: Store in an airtight container up to 2 days
• Reheat: Warm in oven at 300°F or microwave 10–15 seconds
• Freeze: Best enjoyed fresh, but can be frozen unglazed for up to 1 month
• Make Ahead Tip: Make batter ahead and fry fresh when ready to serve

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use canned peaches?
   Yes—drain them well before chopping and folding in.
2. Can I air fry these?
   They’re best deep-fried, but air frying at 375°F for 8–10 minutes can work with a spray of oil.
3. Is peeling the peaches necessary?
   Not at all—it’s up to your texture preference.
4. Can I skip the glaze?
   Yes! Dust with powdered sugar instead.
5. What oil is best for frying?
   Use neutral oils like vegetable, canola, or peanut oil.
6. Can I make these smaller?
   Yes—use a teaspoon of batter for bite-sized fritters.
7. Can I double the recipe?
   Absolutely—just fry in batches and keep warm in the oven.
8. What if I don’t have fresh peaches?
   Frozen peaches (thawed and drained) work too.
9. How do I know the oil is ready?
   Drop in a bit of batter—it should bubble immediately and rise to the top.
10. Why are my fritters greasy?
    The oil may be too cool—keep it between 350–360°F for best results.

🏁 Conclusion

These Fresh Peach Fritters are a celebration of everything sweet and summery—warm spices, soft dough, and juicy peach bites all wrapped in a golden, crispy shell. 🍑✨

Whether served with morning coffee or as a late-night treat, they’re a must-try for anyone who loves fruit-filled desserts and comforting Southern flavors. Fry up a batch, glaze them, and enjoy the joy in every bite.

Adam

Fresh Peach Fritters – Crispy, Golden, and Bursting with Juicy Flavor

If you love donuts, pancakes, and all things peachy, you’re in for a real treat. These Fresh Peach Fritters are golden-fried delights, loaded with sweet peaches and finished with a drizzle of vanilla glaze. 🍑✨ They’re the ultimate summer indulgence—crisp on the outside, soft inside, and full of juicy, cinnamon-kissed peach bites. Enjoy them as a special breakfast, brunch centerpiece, or even as a fair-style dessert you can make right at home.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 10 fritters

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🥣 Fritter Batter

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅓ cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• 1 cup chopped fresh peaches peeled if preferred
• Optional: pinch of nutmeg or ginger

🛢️ For Frying

• Vegetable oil for frying

🍩 Vanilla Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Method

 

1. Step 1: Make the Batter
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the diced peaches.

Step 2: Fry the Fritters

1. Heat 2–3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or skillet to 350°F (175°C).
2. Carefully drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan.
3. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until deep golden brown.
4. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined tray.

Step 3: Glaze the Fritters

1. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Drizzle over warm fritters or dip the tops for a thicker coating.
3. Let set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Spiced Fritters: Add nutmeg or cardamom to the batter

Baked Version: Bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes, then glaze

Apple or Berry Fritters: Sub peaches with chopped apples or berries

Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend

Crispy Tip: Press fritters slightly flatter in oil for extra crisp edges

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temp: Store in an airtight container up to 2 days

Reheat: Warm in oven at 300°F or microwave 10–15 seconds

Freeze: Best enjoyed fresh, but can be frozen unglazed for up to 1 month

Make Ahead Tip: Make batter ahead and fry fresh when ready to serve

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use canned peaches?
Yes—drain them well before chopping and folding in.

Can I air fry these?
They’re best deep-fried, but air frying at 375°F for 8–10 minutes can work with a spray of oil.

Is peeling the peaches necessary?
Not at all—it’s up to your texture preference.

Can I skip the glaze?
Yes! Dust with powdered sugar instead.

What oil is best for frying?
Use neutral oils like vegetable, canola, or peanut oil.

Can I make these smaller?
Yes—use a teaspoon of batter for bite-sized fritters.

Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely—just fry in batches and keep warm in the oven.

What if I don’t have fresh peaches?
Frozen peaches (thawed and drained) work too.

How do I know the oil is ready?
Drop in a bit of batter—it should bubble immediately and rise to the top.

Why are my fritters greasy?
The oil may be too cool—keep it between 350–360°F for best results.

🏁 Conclusion
These Fresh Peach Fritters are a celebration of everything sweet and summery—warm spices, soft dough, and juicy peach bites all wrapped in a golden, crispy shell. 🍑✨

Whether served with morning coffee or as a late-night treat, they’re a must-try for anyone who loves fruit-filled desserts and comforting Southern flavors. Fry up a batch, glaze them, and enjoy the joy in every bite.