Bing Cherry Fritters
Don't you just love Bing cherries? They have such a wonderful flavor, and they are the perfect fruit to use for these delicious fritters. Try them today!
Ingredients
- 2 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 1/3 cup milk
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cup Bing cherries, pitted
- oil for frying
- sifted powdered sugar
Instructions
- 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 375F degrees.
- 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.