Description

Sourdough Fried Peaches with Crème Anglaise are crispy, juicy peach wedges dipped in tangy sourdough batter, fried golden, coated in cinnamon sugar, and served with silky vanilla-infused custard. It’s an elegant yet comforting summer dessert.

Ingredients

3 ripe but firm peaches

½ cup sourdough discard

1⅛ cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

½ tbsp ground cinnamon

1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for coating)

½ tsp salt

1 egg

4 egg yolks

¾ cup heavy cream

1½ cups whole milk

2 tbsp salted butter

1 vanilla bean (or vanilla extract)

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Instructions

Slice peaches into wedges and pat dry. Lightly dust with flour to help batter adhere.
Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and 1 cup sugar in a bowl.
Add sourdough discard, egg, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
Heat neutral oil (avocado or vegetable) to 350–375°F.
Dip peach wedges into batter, shake off excess, and fry in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
While hot, toss peaches in a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
For the crème anglaise: split and scrape vanilla bean. Heat milk, cream, and half the sugar until steamy. Whisk sugar into egg yolks, temper with a bit of hot milk, then cook low heat until custard coats the spoon. Strain, chill, and cover surface with plastic wrap.
Plate the fried peaches and serve drizzled with or dipped into chilled crème anglaise.

Notes

Use fresh, firm peaches—avoid soft canned ones. Pat dry if using frozen.
You can prep the batter or custard ahead; batter can rest overnight, and crème anglaise keeps chilled up to 5 days.
Neutral oils like avocado or vegetable are best for frying; high smoke-point oils prevent burning.
Fruit swaps: apples, pears, or bananas work well—adjust frying times accordingly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10–15 minutes (frying) + 10 minutes (custard)
Category: Dessert
Method: Frying & Sauce Making
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 140mg