Friedstrawberries Recipes

OVEN-DRIED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Toss strawberries and sugar in a large bowl and let sit until berries start to release their juices, 25-30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 185°F (or the lowest possible setting, which may be 200°F). Spread out berries on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a nonstick baking mat and bake, rotating baking sheet about every 30 minutes, until berries are darkened in color and dried out around the edges but still slightly juicy in the center, 3-3 1/2 hours. Let cool on baking sheet.
• Do Ahead
• Berries can be dried 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

DEEP FRIED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Combine the pancake mix and milk together and stir well.
• Dip the strawberries in the batter and deep fry until golden brown.
• (Oil should be about 375 degrees).
• Drain on paper towels and roll in powdered sugar.

FRIED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Wash and stem strawberries and pat dry with paper towels.
• Put flour in a shallow dish.
• Beat egg and milk together in a bowl.
• Mix cinnamon and graham cracker crumbs in a shallow dish.
• Dredge Strawberries in flour, then in egg/milk and then roll in graham cracker mixture.
• Have enough oil heated for deep frying.
• Deep fry strawberries for 1 to 2 minutes or until coating is crisped.
• Drain on paper towels and roll in sugar.
• Place strawberries (about 4 per serving depending on size of berries) on a plate with small dollops of whipped cream between and garnish with mint.

DEEP FRIED STRAWBERRIES WITH SAUCE SABAYON

Steps:

• For batter: Sift together flour and salt and place in warmed bowl. Make well in center and add yeast, sugar and water; mix together in well. Add beer and oil to well and stir slowly, incorporating flour, to make a smooth batter. Let rest for 4 hours.
• Inject strawberries with 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier and lightly flour. Heat oil in deep fryer to 380 degrees F. Fold in beaten egg white and 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier into beer batter. Dip strawberries into batter, 1 at a time and fry in oil about 1 minute, 20 seconds.
• Heat together egg yolks, sugar, wine, and remaining Grand Marnier in double boiler, whisking for 4 minutes until thick and light. Fry strawberries once more for 40 seconds. Place on plate, lined with doily, and serve with sauce.

BAKED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Quarter large strawberries and halve small ones. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Add balsamic vinegar, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Toss to coat then spread back out in a single layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes. Stir well and spread back out in an even layer. Continue baking until juices have started to thicken, about 10 minutes more.