Jean Halberstam's Deep-Fried Peaches Recipe

Name: Jean Halberstam's Deep-Fried Peaches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.
2
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.
3
Add brandy and stir for 10 minutes until batter is smooth and a bit thicker.
4
Let batter rest for at least two hours.
5
Skin the peaches by dropping them in boiling water for 5 to 10 seconds and plunging them immediately into ice water.
6
Peel off the skin, then sprinkle the peaches with lemon juice to prevent browning.
7
When the batter is ready, beat egg whites stiffly.
8
Stir 1/4 of the egg whites into the batter to lighten it, then gently fold in the rest, as you would for a souffle.
9
In a large, deep pot, heat the shortening to 360 degrees.
10
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.
11
Don't put all the peaches in at once or the oil temperature will drop too much.
12
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.

622

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jean Halberstam's Deep-Fried Peaches

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