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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Blessed Magombe
[email protected]I've made these peaches several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect summer dessert.
Daniel peter
[email protected]These peaches are a fun and unique treat. I loved the combination of the sweet peaches and the crispy coating.
Mario Morocho
[email protected]I made these peaches for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and I even got requests for the recipe.
Shehzad Gujjar
[email protected]These peaches are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.
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[email protected]I've made these peaches several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect summer dessert and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Md Hossin
[email protected]These peaches were a fun and unique treat. I loved the combination of the sweet peaches and the crispy coating. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to follow.
Ntsikelelo Tshibilika
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fried foods, but these peaches were amazing. The coating was light and crispy, and the peaches were perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making these again.
Md Radoy
[email protected]I made these peaches for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and I even got requests for the recipe. They're so easy to make and look so impressive.
Valentine Boiko
[email protected]These peaches were amazing! The crispy coating and the sweet, juicy peaches were the perfect combination. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was the best dessert I've had in a while.
Logan “Joey” Betts
[email protected]I've made these peaches several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect summer dessert and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Aqeel Haider
[email protected]These peaches were a fun and unique treat. I loved the combination of the sweet peaches and the crispy coating. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require any special ingredients.
Stephanie Asumang
[email protected]I made these peaches for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and I even got requests for the recipe. They're so easy to make and look so impressive.
Aniq Ahmad
[email protected]These peaches were so delicious! I loved the crispy coating and the sweet, juicy peaches. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require any special ingredients.
Bernard Nsiah
[email protected]I've made these peaches several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect summer dessert and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
emily waa23
[email protected]These peaches were a fun and unique treat. I loved the combination of the sweet peaches and the crispy coating. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to follow.
Haider Official
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fried foods, but these peaches were amazing. The coating was light and crispy, and the peaches were perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making these again.
Telle Hospital
[email protected]I made these peaches for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and I even got requests for the recipe. They're so easy to make and look so impressive.
Kush Khadka
[email protected]These peaches were stunning! The crispy coating and the sweet, juicy peaches were the perfect combination. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was the best dessert I've had in a while.