Baked Peach Fritters

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Gently fold in fresh peaches.

Step 4

Drop by heaping 1/4 cup-full onto prepared baking sheet. (If you want to make small fritters, use a heaping tablespoonful.)

Step 5

Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until bottoms are golden brown and center is set. (If you are making small fritters, start checking for doneness at 8 minutes.) Remove to a wire rack and turn oven to broil.

Step 6

After turning oven to broil, prepare glaze. Whisk together confectioner's sugar, 2 Tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Brush a thin layer of glaze over fritters. Place under broiler. Broil for 2-4 minutes, or until tops start to turn golden and the glaze bubbles.

Step 7

Carefully remove baking sheet to a wire rack. Stir remaining 1/2 teaspoon of milk into the remaining glaze. Brush rest of glaze over warm fritters.

Step 8

Allow glaze to harden and serve.

Step 9

Best enjoyed same day. If there are leftovers, store in an airtight container.