Fried Fruit Fritters With Scrumptious Lemon Sauce Recipes

FRIED FRUIT FRITTERS WITH SCRUMPTIOUS LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Lemon sauce: In saucepan mix the sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in the boiling water. Add the remaining ingredients.
• Boil, stirring constantly until the mixture is transparent. (Set aside to serve over the fritters).
• Mix together the next 3 ingredients. Slowly add the milk. Next add the eggs and blend.
• Dip the fruit in the batter.
• Fry in deep hot oil (375°F) for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle fruit with the powdered sugar and serve with lemon sauce.

FRITTERS WITH LEMON MOUSSE AND STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and lemon juice until blended. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and a thermometer reads at least 170°. Do not allow to boil. Immediately remove from heat. Transfer to a small bowl; cool 10 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, 30 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., For topping, in a small bowl, toss strawberries with honey and sugar. Let stand until juices are released from strawberries., For fritters, in a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, melted butter and orange zest until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. , To serve, spoon mousse into dessert dishes; top with strawberries. Serve with fritters. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired.

LEMON RICOTTA FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, lemon zest and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, cheese, sugar and extract. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened., In a deep cast-iron skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, several at a time, into hot oil. Fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm with honey or jam.