One of my favorite things to eat for dessert is just about any variety cooked fruit, any way you want to give it to me makes me a happy girl. Cobblers, pies, compotes & more. This recipe for Easy Peach Fritters is one of those recipes that makes everyone smile!
One of the most popular recipes on my site happens to be my Easy Apple Fritters recipe, so I thought it was time to share a delicious variation for summer! For me one of the tastiest parts of summer is peach season! So peach fritters it is!
These Easy Peach Fritters go fast! Both the making of them and the eating devouring! Seriously! When I make them, poof! They disappear faster than a snowflake on an 80-degree day!
To make Peach Fritters, all you need are a handful of ingredients and of course fresh peaches.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I support our farmers. Without them and their tireless, daily work and struggles NONE of us could survive. I am SO grateful every day for the ingredients I want and need being easily available.
You sure don't go into farming to have an easy life or a cushy life, its work, work, work! A true labor of love and dedication. I have been behind the scenes in 7 states on dairy farms, cheese factories, veal farms, beef farms, vegetable & fruit farms and more. I am in awe.
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Why you will love these Peach Fritters
- Quick and easy recipe.
- These fruit fritters are meant to be enjoyed as you make them.
- These dessert fritters will put a smile on everyone's face as they lick their fingers clean.
- Easy enough recipe that the kids can help.
- A great recipe to change up and make Blueberry Fritters or Apple Fritters
- A great dessert recipe using fresh peaches while in season besides eating them whole!
I use milk in the fritters and the glaze, so lets talk about dairy farming for a minute. Did you know that cow comfort is paramount in Dairy Farming?
The more comfortable the cows, the higher yield of wholesome quality milk.
And contrary to what many people think...ALL milk (both conventional and organic) arriving at processing plants is tested for antibiotics, milk found containing them cannot be sold to the public. Strict government standards and industry protocols ensure that pasteurized milk is wholesome and nutritious.
I have seen cows with waterbeds, sand beds and every farm I have visited has had cool cow-itchers!! Huge rolling bristle brushes that scratch them on their ears, backs, head, sides...whenever they wish. They just mosey over and get to it.
The day I made these Easy Peach Fritters, my 13-year-old daughter (at the time) had some friends over swimming. Her friend Annie (below) was over-the-moon for them. I snapped her enjoying her third of the day, lol!
What you can't tell is that in the first shot as she was biting into it she was screaming "OMG Miss Colleen these are SOOO good"! She's a sweetheart!
Ingredients
- peaches
- flour
- sugar
- salt
- baking powder
- milk
- vanilla
- 1 egg
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- oil
Whole milk is in the batter and in the glaze of these Easy Peach Fritters. I can not even begin to calculate how much dairy my household goes through each week.
I use a TON of cheese, butter, cream, milk and more in recipes and my kids inhale yogurt. If I am down to 2 sticks of butter...I literally get the shakes, lol!!
My son must drink a gallon of milk by himself each week.
He is growing up to be so handsome (back off girls...he's all mine!). He's 16 and I swear, just last week he grew over an inch and his shoulder filled out. I can't stop staring at him wondering where my 5-year-old boy went!
Tips
- Cut your fresh peaches into small even chunks. You can leave the skin on or choose to remove it
- Don’t let a fear of frying get in your way when it comes to this peach fritter recipe. It isn’t difficult at all.
- I recommend frying one by itself as a test at first so you make sure the oil is hot enough and that you get the rhythm of doneness down.
- Make sure all ingredients are ready and your area is set up before you begin frying, allow yourself space.
- Use a metal strainer like this or tongs to pull fritters out and place on a baking rack with paper towels or parchment underneath the rack itself to catch any drips.
- Either dip the fritters in a glaze, sprinkle them with powdered sugar or roll them in cinnamon & sugar while still warm.
- Best enjoyed just after you make them.
- You can make Apple or Blueberry Fritters as well.
Dessert Recipes to also try
I hope you and your family enjoy these Easy Peach Fritters as much as we do! XO Colleen
Originally published June 2018, updated May, 2024.
Easy Peach Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 large fresh peaches skinned cut into chunks
- 1 cup flour
- 3 TBS sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- A few shakes of cinnamon
- A few shakes of nutmeg
- Oil for frying the fritters
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder, and whisk until combined.
- In a small bowl whisk the milk and egg until combined, add in vanilla and then add to dry ingredients.
- Mix until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in the peach chunks.
- Heat oil to 370 degrees.
- Fry heaping spoonfuls (or use a small cookie scoop) of the batter (being sure you get peaches in each scoop)until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes),
- If frying in a sealed fryer, shake basked around just a bit during frying to ensure even rotation of cooking. If cooking in an open pot, gently rotate fritters with a spoon or fork to ensure an even cook.
- Once fritters are removed from fryer/pot, place them on a cooling rack with paper towels under to catch any drips. If rolling in cinnamon & sugar vs glazing them, do so as soon as you can handle the fritters for best results. If dipping them in a simple glaze, allow them to cool a bit more.
- To make glaze simply combine 1½ cups powdered sugar, a splash of vanilla and 1-1½ TBS milk. Stir until smooth and drizzle over fritters or go ahead and dunk them in. If dunking them in, allow them to set for a few minutes and enjoy...they don't really "keep" that way. Fritters are best enjoyed soon after you make them while they are still warm. For best results fry in batches of 3 or four. I use a small cookie scoop to make dropping the batter into the oil nice and easy.
Notes
Fritters will go past golden to a brown crust.
If you pull some out too quick and a little batter is in the center, its fine. Still delicious!
Spoon glaze over fritters vs dunking them if you want a thinner coating.
You want the glaze to coat a spoon. Not too thick, but not too thin either. Nutritional calculation does not include the oil.
Catherine says
My son is the same with milk and I know I need to incorporate more dairy into my diet as well. What a great, inciteful post... Your peach fritters look absolutely delightful! I'd love some right now.
Kristine says
You know, I have never made fritters! But you've inspired me - these look incredible! And I'm all about ' easy' recipes! Thank you!
Tara says
Oh my heavens I need one of these RIGHT NOW. How delicious are these?? My mouth is watering just looking at their picture. Peaches are perfect for summer too.
Pam Greer says
I've never made fritters, but your recipe sounds like I can do it! I love them, especially with a glass of cold milk!
Leslie says
There is nothing that speaks to my southern heart any more than a peach fritter! These are just beautiful. The local peaches are phenomenal this year!
James says
So I know these are not diet menu items... but it would be great to have a clue how many I could eat and still be in my calorie allowance for the day. Clue on calori count?
Vonda K J says
Loose any added sugar, dont fry, spray them and bake at high heat.
Sherry Preisz says
What type of oil do you recommend for frying?
Sue Ringsdorf says
I can literally taste these fritters now! Those peaches peeking out and that glaze has totally got me. I'm going to make these VERY soon, and will let you know how they turn out!
Laura says
These look so good and that peach filling is amazing. I can't wait to try this recipe!
Eileen Kelly says
Oh my, these pech fritters were easy to make and taste delicious. The family loved them.
Colleen says
Fantastic!
Anne Lawton says
I love it when peaches are in season, and this recipe is the perfect way to use them up! Thanks fr sharing
Terri says
I can't wait to go peach picking this summer just so I can make these!
Colleen says
Yay! Hope you enjoy them!
Caroline says
I don't know that I've had fritters since we used to get banana fritters as part of takeout when I was a child, but that might have to change. I love the idea of peach in there, and that glaze makes them look so sticky and yummy!
Colleen says
Ohhh, I haven't made banana fritters in ages! I'm going to! First saw those on an early episode of Top Chef years and years ago and replicated them I did put them on the blog BUT the photo was just awful so I ended up deleting it lol!
Carlos at Spoonabilities says
What an easy and super delicious recipe!
My mouth is drooling looking at your photos. Stone fruit season is here and it's the perfect opportunity to try this recipe.
Ariella says
You have me wanting homemade fritters now.
Steven says
What kind flour use
Colleen says
All purpose
Yvonne says
Very easy, we enjoyed these fritters
I had a different recipe but lost it in our move, we really like this one better.
Thank you for this great recipe.