Perzik Pofertje - Peach Fritters

Molly53's Note:

So tasty! From the Michigan Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups peaches, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh is best)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• oil (for frying)
• lightly sweetened whipped cream (to garnish) (optional)
• confectioners' sugar (optional)

Directions:

1. Sift dry ingredients together.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs and beat thoroughly.
3. Add dry ingredients to the batter alternatively with the milk.
4. Fold in peaches, lemon juice and vanilla.
5. Preheat oil in a large stockpot or deep fryer to 365°F.
6. Drop by teaspoonsful into hot fat and fry until golden brown.
7. Drain well on paper towels.
8. Serve warm with whipped cream or sprinkle with powdered sugar.