These fresh peach fritters are a delightful way to capture the sweetness of summer peaches in a warm, golden-brown snack. Lightly sweetened peach chunks are tossed with sugar and spices, coated in a luscious batter made from the natural juices—no eggs or dairy needed! A quick fry yields tender, fluffy fritters with crunchy edges. Serve them straight from the fryer or drizzle with a bourbon-spiked simple syrup and vanilla ice cream for an upscale treat. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or any time you're craving that fresh peach flavor. 

Ingredients

• 1 generous cup peeled, cubed fresh peaches (about 1 large or 2 small)
  
  

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  
  

• 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
  
  

• Pinch of ground nutmeg
  
  

• Pinch of ground cinnamon
  
  

• 1 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
  
  

• 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  
  

(Optional bourbon syrup)

• 1/4 cup white sugar
  
  

• 2 tbsp water
  
  

• 1 tbsp bourbon whiskey
  
  

Directions

1. Toss peach cubes with sugar in a bowl. Cover and let sit 30 minutes at room temperature until juices release.
   
   

2. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 °F (190 °C).
   
   

3. Stir in vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and panko with the peaches. Add self-rising flour and mix until fully moistened—no dry bits. Rest batter 3–5 minutes.
   
   

4. Spoon ~6 heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil. Fry for 90 seconds, flip and fry another 90 seconds, then turn and fry 1 more minute until golden.
   
   

5. Drain fritters on a rack until just warm.
   
   

6. (Optional) For bourbon syrup: combine sugar, water, and bourbon in a small saucepan, boil 1 minute, cool to room temperature. Serve over fritters with vanilla ice cream.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving, 6 servings)

• Calories: 104 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 0 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 24 g
  
  

• Protein: 1 g
  
  

• Sodium: 133 mg
  
  

• Sugars: 15 g
  
  

• Vitamin C: 2 mg (2% DV)
  
  

• Calcium: 39 mg (3% DV)
  
  

• Iron: 1 mg (3% DV)