Maple Peach Bourbon Fritters: A Decadent Dessert with a Maple Twist
Albert Wood
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Craving a dessert that combines the sweetness of peaches, the richness of bourbon, and the comforting taste of maple syrup? These Maple Peach Bourbon Fritters are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves a unique and flavorful dessert. With a soft dough, a warm peach filling, and a delicious maple bourbon glaze, this recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth and have your guests asking for seconds.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Maple Peach Bourbon Fritters combine the best flavors of fall, with juicy peaches, warming spices, and the rich taste of Wood’s Vermont Maple Sugar. The addition of bourbon in the glaze gives these fritters a gourmet touch, making them the perfect dessert for special occasions or a weekend treat that'll go great with a hot cup of coffee on a crisp fall morning.
Health Benefits of Key Ingredients:
Wood’s Vermont Maple Sugar: Maple sugar is a natural sweetener rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals like manganese and zinc. Unlike refined sugars, it has a lower glycemic index, making it a healthier option for baking. (source)
Peaches: Peaches are high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, supporting a healthy immune system and promoting good digestion. They’re also great for maintaining skin health. (source)
These Maple Peach Bourbon Fritters are the perfect fall dessert, combining the sweetness of fresh peaches with the rich, warm flavors of maple and bourbon. The fluffy dough, spiced fruit filling, and indulgent glaze make this treat irresistible. Whether you’re serving them for a family gathering or simply enjoying them with a cup of coffee, these fritters will quickly become a favorite fall recipe. Try them out today, and experience the magic of maple and bourbon in every bite!
In a mixer, add yeast and warm water. Allow to sit and dissolve for about 5 minutes.
While dissolving, sift the dough’s dry ingredients into a bowl.
With a mixing blade (Beater Blade is the best!), add the remaining wet ingredients (egg, shortening, vanilla) to the yeast and mix well.
Add dry ingredient mix, a bit at a time, mixing well at a low setting.
After all of the dry ingredients have been added, knead with a dough hook until smooth. This will take about 3-4 minutes at medium speed. Resist adding more flour unless the dough is extremely sticky.
Remove the bowl and cover it with plastic wrap, leaving the dough ball in the bottom to raise.
Let the dough double. This will take about an hour in a warm environment.
Filling —
While the dough is rising make your filling.
Place filling ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for about 6-8 minutes.
Remove to cool completely.
Back to the dough—
After the dough has doubled, roll out on a floured board to a 12"x12" square.
Place the cooled peach filling (not too much liquid works best) on half of the dough.
Fold over dough to cover peaches. Press sides together.
With a pizza or pastry cutter, cut dough into small squares.
The dough may be sticky and somewhat wet, but pick up the squares individually and form them into smaller balls.
Place dough balls together into small patties, each about the size of 2.5 inches wide.
Use a light amount of flour as needed to prevent sticking.
Place on a lined baking sheet.
Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise for 45 minutes.
Heat oil to 350° F. Fry each fritter (don't crowd in oil!) until golden, about 4-5 minutes total.
Remove to drain and cool to handle.
Maple Bourbon Glaze —
In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water to boil. Dissolve all sugar.
Once boiling and dissolved, remove from heat, add remaining glaze ingredients, and whisk to smooth texture.
The Finish —
Dip the fritter in glaze. Transfer to a cooling rack to drip dry. Repeat glaze dip as desired.
Recipe Note
Enjoy! These are even better the next morning at room temperature.
