Deep-Fried Cranberry Sauce Fritters Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2007
1 (13-ounce) can jelly style cranberry sauce, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds Oil, for frying 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 2 tablespoons sugar Pinch salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup water
Lay the cranberry sauce rounds out in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan and freeze for 4 hours or until solid.
Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large Dutch oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large shallow bowl stir together 1 cup of the flour, with the sugar, salt and baking powder. Pour in the water and stir together until smooth. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
Dip the frozen cranberry sauce rounds in the batter and gently place in the oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
Serve and enjoy immediately. |