Homemade Berry Fritters Recipes

BUTTERMILK BERRY FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the eggs, buttermilk, butter and vanilla; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet or deep fryer, 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. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

LEMON RICOTTA FRITTERS WITH FRESH BERRY JAM

Steps:

• Heat 2-inches vegetable oil in a large, wide, heavy saucepan until it registers 370 degrees F. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, zest, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together the ricotta cheese, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla in another bowl, then whisk into the flour mixture. Working in batches, gently drop in tablespoons of batter and fry, turning occasionally, until deep golden, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Dust generously with confectioners' sugar, garnish with lemon zest and serve with Quick Berry Jam.
• Combine the berries and 1/2 cup of the sugar in a bowl and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Let the berries sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow the berries to release some of their juice. Taste for desired sweetness and add remaining sugar if necessary. Transfer berries to a medium saucepan, add lemon juice and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until chilled or serve immediately: transfer to a bowl and set the bowl over an ice bath, stirring until jam is cooled.

STRAWBERRY FRITTERS

Steps:

• Put the flour in a mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Pour the wine, egg yolks, vegetable oil, and salt into the well and whisk the wet ingredients together. Gradually whisk the flour into the wet ingredients to make a batter. When smooth, set aside for 20 minutes.
• Rinse, drain and dry the strawberries. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer (or 2 inches of oil in a deep, heavy pot) to 350 degrees.
• Whip the egg whites in a mixer fitted with a whip attachment (or using a hand mixer) until soft peaks form. With the mixer running, drizzle in the sugar and continue whipping just until stiff and glossy. When you are ready to serve, fold the egg whites into the batter until completely blended.
• Working in batches to avoid crowding the pot, spear a strawberry with a fork and dip into the batter. Drop into the oil and fry until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve immediately.

BLUEBERRY FRITTERS

Steps:

• Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together.
• Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in milk.
• Add lightly beaten egg yolks.
• Blend together till batter is smooth (add a little more milk if needed to make the batter smooth).
• Fold in fresh blueberries.
• Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
• Chill, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Form into fritters by making balls with two spoons dipped into hot water, and deep-fry (375 F) until golden brown.
• Serve with blueberry syrup.

BLUEBERRY DREAM FRITTERS

Steps:

• Heat 2 inches of oil in a large heavy skillet to 375*F. on a deep fat thermometer.
• Meanwhile, combine cream, egg and vanilla in a small bowl.
• Combine the flour, cornmeal and white sugar in a large bowl. Stir in cream mixture just until moistened. Fold in blueberries.
• Carefully drop the batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, turning once.
• Drain well on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
• Serve immediately. Enjoy!