Fresh Peach Fritters – Juicy, Crispy & Irresistibly Sweet Homemade Treats

🎉 Introduction

These Fresh Peach Fritters are a dreamy summer indulgence—crispy, golden fried dough packed with chunks of sweet, ripe peaches, finished with a light vanilla glaze. They’re like your favorite apple fritter, but bursting with sunny peach flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these fritters are a must-have recipe for peach season!

They’re easy to make, quick to fry, and disappear fast. Pair them with coffee or sweet tea, and you’ll have a treat everyone will rave about.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer
• Slotted spoon or spider strainer
• Candy or frying thermometer
• Wire rack
• Baking sheet lined with paper towels

🛒 Ingredients

For the Fritters

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced
• Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Vanilla Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1. Prep the Peaches

• Peel, pit, and dice 2 cups fresh peaches.
• Set aside.

Step 2. Make the Batter

• In a large bowl, whisk together:
  • 1½ cups flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
• In a medium bowl, whisk 2 eggs, ½ cup milk, 2 tbsp melted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla.
• Pour wet ingredients into dry; stir until combined.
• Fold in diced peaches.

Step 3. Heat Oil

• Pour 2–3 inches vegetable oil into heavy pot; heat to 350°F (175°C).

Step 4. Fry the Fritters

• Drop batter by heaping tablespoon into hot oil, a few at a time to avoid crowding.
• Fry 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
• Transfer to paper towel-lined rack to drain.

Step 5. Make the Glaze

• In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2–3 tbsp milk, and ½ tsp vanilla until smooth.

Step 6. Glaze the Fritters

• Drizzle or dip warm fritters in glaze.
• Let glaze set for a few minutes.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 12 fritters
• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Total time: 35 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Room temperature: Best eaten fresh, but store in airtight container up to 2 days.
• Reheat: Warm in oven at 325°F for 5–7 minutes; avoid microwaving, which makes them soggy.
• Freezer: Not recommended—fritters lose texture after freezing.

🥄 Variations

• Cinnamon Sugar: Skip glaze; toss warm fritters in cinnamon sugar.
• Almond Peach Fritters: Add ¼ tsp almond extract to batter.
• Spiced Fritters: Add pinch of nutmeg or ginger for deeper flavor.
• Peach-Blueberry Fritters: Fold in ½ cup fresh blueberries with peaches.
• Maple Glaze: Swap vanilla glaze for maple syrup mixed with powdered sugar.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use canned peaches?
Fresh is best; if using canned, drain and pat dry well.

2. Why are my fritters greasy?
Oil too cool—keep it at 350°F for crispy, not greasy, fritters.

3. Can I make the batter ahead?
No—baking powder activates immediately; fry batter right after mixing.

4. Can I bake instead of fry?
Fritters rely on frying for crispiness; baking won’t yield same texture.

5. Can I use other fruits?
Yes—apples, pears, or berries work great.

6. How do I know oil is ready?
Use thermometer; or drop small batter piece—should sizzle immediately.

7. Can I double the recipe?
Yes—but fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.

8. How do I keep fritters warm?
Place on baking sheet in 200°F oven until serving.

9. Are these dairy-free?
Not as written, but you can use dairy-free milk and vegan butter.

10. Can kids help make these?
Yes—kids can mix and glaze, but adults should handle frying.

🏁 Conclusion

These Fresh Peach Fritters are the ultimate summer treat—crispy on the outside, soft and peachy inside, with a sweet vanilla glaze that makes them irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they’re easy to make and a delicious way to celebrate peach season. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!

Adam

Fresh Peach Fritters – Juicy, Crispy & Irresistibly Sweet Homemade Treats

These Fresh Peach Fritters are a dreamy summer indulgence—crispy, golden fried dough packed with chunks of sweet, ripe peaches, finished with a light vanilla glaze. They’re like your favorite apple fritter, but bursting with sunny peach flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these fritters are a must-have recipe for peach season! They’re easy to make, quick to fry, and disappear fast. Pair them with coffee or sweet tea, and you’ll have a treat everyone will rave about.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 12 fritters

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Fritters

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh peaches peeled, pitted, and diced
• Vegetable oil for frying

For the Vanilla Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 –3 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer
• Slotted spoon or spider strainer
• Candy or frying thermometer
• Wire rack
• Baking sheet lined with paper towels

Method

 

Step 1. Prep the Peaches

1. Peel, pit, and dice 2 cups fresh peaches.
2. Set aside.

Step 2. Make the Batter

1. In a large bowl, whisk together:
2. 1½ cups flour
3. ¼ cup sugar
4. 2 tsp baking powder
5. ½ tsp salt
6. ½ tsp cinnamon
7. In a medium bowl, whisk 2 eggs, ½ cup milk, 2 tbsp melted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla.
8. Pour wet ingredients into dry; stir until combined.
9. Fold in diced peaches.

Step 3. Heat Oil

1. Pour 2–3 inches vegetable oil into heavy pot; heat to 350°F (175°C).

Step 4. Fry the Fritters

1. Drop batter by heaping tablespoon into hot oil, a few at a time to avoid crowding.
2. Fry 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
3. Transfer to paper towel-lined rack to drain.

Step 5. Make the Glaze

1. In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2–3 tbsp milk, and ½ tsp vanilla until smooth.

Step 6. Glaze the Fritters

1. Drizzle or dip warm fritters in glaze.
2. Let glaze set for a few minutes.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room temperature: Best eaten fresh, but store in airtight container up to 2 days.

Reheat: Warm in oven at 325°F for 5–7 minutes; avoid microwaving, which makes them soggy.

Freezer: Not recommended—fritters lose texture after freezing.

🥄 Variations
Cinnamon Sugar: Skip glaze; toss warm fritters in cinnamon sugar.

Almond Peach Fritters: Add ¼ tsp almond extract to batter.

Spiced Fritters: Add pinch of nutmeg or ginger for deeper flavor.

Peach-Blueberry Fritters: Fold in ½ cup fresh blueberries with peaches.

Maple Glaze: Swap vanilla glaze for maple syrup mixed with powdered sugar.

❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use canned peaches?
Fresh is best; if using canned, drain and pat dry well.

2. Why are my fritters greasy?
Oil too cool—keep it at 350°F for crispy, not greasy, fritters.

3. Can I make the batter ahead?
No—baking powder activates immediately; fry batter right after mixing.

4. Can I bake instead of fry?
Fritters rely on frying for crispiness; baking won’t yield same texture.

5. Can I use other fruits?
Yes—apples, pears, or berries work great.

6. How do I know oil is ready?
Use thermometer; or drop small batter piece—should sizzle immediately.

7. Can I double the recipe?
Yes—but fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.

8. How do I keep fritters warm?
Place on baking sheet in 200°F oven until serving.

9. Are these dairy-free?
Not as written, but you can use dairy-free milk and vegan butter.

10. Can kids help make these?
Yes—kids can mix and glaze, but adults should handle frying.

🏁 Conclusion
These Fresh Peach Fritters are the ultimate summer treat—crispy on the outside, soft and peachy inside, with a sweet vanilla glaze that makes them irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they’re easy to make and a delicious way to celebrate peach season. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!