Neely's Peach Fritters with Orange Glaze

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• Orange Glaze, recipe follows:
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 can peach halves in syrup, drained
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• In a large bowl add the confectioners' sugar and drizzle in the orange juice while whisking.

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.

Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Remove 3 peach halves from can and cut into small cubes.

In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, butter, cubed peaches, and almond extract. Add wet mixture to dry and stir well until combined.

Using a small ice cream scoop, drop batter into the hot oil. Fry for 1 minute per side. Flip halfway through cooking before it's too heavy to turn. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Sprinkle immediately with confectioners' sugar. Place on platter and serve with Orange Glaze.