Perzik Pofertje - Peach Fritters

Submitted by Molly53

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

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 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.