Cherry Fritters Recipes

SOUR CHERRY FRITTERS

Steps:

• 1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
• 2. Combine the beaten egg yolks with water and mix until smooth.
• 3. Fold in the stiffly-beaten egg whites and add the cherries.
• 4. Drop by spoonfuls into hot fat (360-f) and cook 2 to 5 minutes or until browned.
• 5. Drain on absorbent paper and serve with powdered sugar or fruit sauce.
• 6. Other fruits or berries may be used.

SOUR CHERRY FRITTERS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, cold water, granulated sugar, almond extract and egg until blended. Stir in cherries.
• In deep fryer or 4-quart heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 350°F. Drop about 5 to 6 small spoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Fry 1 to 2 minutes or until browned; drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter. Sprinkle fritters with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

BING CHERRY FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
• Add the milk, egg yolks, oil, and lemon juice and beat until smooth.
• In a large bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
• Fold in the pitted cherries.
• In a deep, heavy saucepan, heat 3 inches of oil to 375°.
• Drop a few tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a very low oven.
• Repeat until all the batter is cooked.
• Serve at once, topped with powdered sugar.
• Makes 6 servings.