Best 3 Jean Halberstams Deep Fried Peaches Recipes

Are you looking for a delicious and unique dessert to impress your friends and family? If so, then look no further than Jean Halberstam's deep-fried peaches. This tantalizing treat is sure to become a favorite among all who try it. The combination of sweet, juicy peaches and crispy, golden-brown batter is simply irresistible. It's an explosion of flavor that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

JEAN HALBERSTAM'S DEEP-FRIED PEACHES

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Jean Halberstam, who was married to the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam until his death in 2007, is a well-known, accomplished cook. To make this dessert for a 2005 dinner party at their home on Nantucket, she plunged skinless peach halves into a batter, then sizzled them in a bath of boiling Crisco - yes, Crisco; "Nothing else makes them as crisp," she said - until lightly browned, and rolled them in sugar. Her dinner guests could not believe how good these were.

Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories project, dessert, side dish

Time 30m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons brandy
4 ripe peaches
Lemon juice
4 egg whites
2 pounds Crisco or other solid vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar

Steps:

Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. Form a well and stir in oil and egg yolks, then 3/4 cup very cold water little by little until the flour is incorporated. Add brandy and stir for 10 minutes until batter is smooth and a bit thicker. Let batter rest for at least two hours.
Skin the peaches by dropping them in boiling water for 5 to 10 seconds and plunging them immediately into ice water. Peel off the skin, then sprinkle the peaches with lemon juice to prevent browning.
When the batter is ready, beat egg whites stiffly. Stir 1/4 of the egg whites into the batter to lighten it, then gently fold in the rest, as you would for a soufflé.
In a large, deep pot, heat the shortening to 360 degrees. Cut the peaches in half, remove their pits, dip them in the batter, and fry a few at a time in the hot oil until golden, 30 to 90 seconds per side. Don't put all the peaches in at once or the oil temperature will drop too much. As soon as the peaches are golden, remove them to drain on a rack or paper towels and quickly roll them in sugar to coat completely.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1261, UnsaturatedFat 81 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 117 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 29 grams, Sodium 65 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams, TransFat 15 grams

SOUTHERN FRIED PEACHES

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Make and share this Southern Fried Peaches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 large firm peaches, not too ripe
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

Peel and halve peaches.
Melt butter in skillet.
Place cut side down in skillet.
When edges are browned, turn over.
Sprinkle with half the sugars and allow other side to brown.
Turn once more and sprinkle with remaining sugars.
Cook until sugars caramelize slightly, turning peaches to coat.
Serve as is or top with whipped cream and chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 105.5, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 53.2, Protein 1.7

DEEP FRIED PEACHES

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This is a combination recipe-options include cutting the peach in half and filling cavity with an ammerato cookie or vanilla ice cream-put the peach back together-then fry!

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories Dessert

Time 16m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 peaches, blanched and peeled
1/4 cup flour
1 1/4 cups flour
4 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons shredded coconut
4 teaspoons graham cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 -1 1/3 cup milk
canola oil

Steps:

Take blanched, peeled peaches and roll in the 1/4 cup flour.
Combine the remaining flour, sugar, coconut, cracker crumbs, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
In a smaller bowl combine the egg and 1 cup of milk.
Fork into the the flour mixture.
If the batter is to thick add a bit of milk.
Pour oil into a large, deep saucepan so that its around 3 to 4 inches deep-heat to medium high.
Dip peaches in the batter and then into hot oil.
Fry for 3 minutes or until golden brown.
The pan should hold 3 at a time without touching.

Tips:

Choose ripe, firm peaches for deep frying. Overripe peaches will fall apart, while underripe peaches will be too hard.
Use a neutral-flavored oil for frying, such as vegetable oil or canola oil. Avoid using olive oil, as it has a low smoke point and will burn easily.
Heat the oil to the proper temperature before frying the peaches. The ideal temperature is between 350°F and 375°F. You can use a deep-fry thermometer to check the temperature of the oil.
Fry the peaches in small batches so that they don't overcrowd the pan and lower the temperature of the oil.
Cook the peaches until they are golden brown and cooked through. This will usually take a few minutes per side.
Drain the peaches on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
Serve the peaches immediately with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, ice cream, or fruit syrup.

Conclusion:

Deep-fried peaches are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a truly unique and unforgettable treat. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give deep-fried peaches a try. You won't be disappointed!