JEAN HALBERSTAM'S DEEP-FRIED PEACHES
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
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
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Nika kalasha
[email protected]These fried peaches are the perfect way to use up ripe peaches. They're also a great way to impress your friends and family.
Lika Likuna
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fried foods, but these peaches were surprisingly light and refreshing. I could definitely see myself eating these again.
Rehana Begum
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth the effort. The fried peaches are absolutely delicious.
nalaree1
[email protected]The peaches were a bit too tart for my taste, but the batter was spot-on. I'll definitely try this recipe again with a different variety of peaches.
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[email protected]I love the unique flavor combination of the peaches, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. It's a truly unforgettable dish.
april fox
[email protected]These fried peaches are the perfect party appetizer or dessert. They're always a hit with my friends and family.
Rendo Ramirez
[email protected]I've never had anything like these peaches before. The batter is light and crispy, and the peaches are cooked to perfection.
Talha Mobile
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but these fried peaches blew my mind! They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of spice.
zama mani
[email protected]These deep-fried peaches are an absolute game-changer! The combination of crispy coating and juicy, flavorful peaches is simply irresistible.
Mohd Imran
[email protected]Jean Halberstam's Deep-Fried Peaches: A Culinary Symphony of Sweet and Savory Delights