Utah’s Peach Fritter Turns Heads

In a world of donuts, one pastry has risen above the rest to claim its rightful place as the best in the Beehive State: the peach fritter.

But why, you may ask, did Food & Wine bestow such an honor upon this fruity delight? Well, let’s pull apart and bite into this delicious decision.

Firstly, let’s talk about Utah's peach prowess. With its sunny climate and fertile soil, Utah practically screams “peach paradise.” So, it only makes sense that someone would decide to toss these juicy gems into a deep fryer and see what happens. And what happened was pure magic – a fritter bursting with tangy sweetness that could make even the most devout apple fritter fan reconsider their allegiances.

This twist on the traditional apple fritter is as Utah as it gets: a little different but still conservative enough to not scare the in-laws. The peach, which grows abundantly in Utah, finally gets its moment to shine. Move over, apples; there's a new fruit in town. And by new, we mean tart and rich – just like your aunt’s passive-aggressive comments at the family reunion.

The peach fritter is not just a dessert; it’s a statement. Utah is a creative state that likes to find new roads especially when it comes to sweets. We love treat time and we love pushing the envelope on the traditional.

We also are fit state watching our calorie intake, so we leave the double fried butter sticks to the more southern state.

The peach fritter is Utah's way to make it a twist without straying too far from the fruit of the tree.