Perzik Pofertje - Peach Fritters

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation 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)

Recipe

• 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.