If you are a regular reader of my blog you know that I am in cherry overload right now. We’ve been enjoying our cherries in lots of different ways but I’ve just been too lazy to share them with you 🙂 Cherry shakes, cherry-limeade slushies, Very Berry, Cherry Smoothies and just yesterday we made Fresh Cherry Fritters. They were delicious!
When you bite into the fritter and get a yummy chunk of cherry – it tastes just like cherry pie! There’s something about cherries, when they get heated up, they really take on a whole new flavor and it is just amazing! The boys gobbled these down without even talking so I know I’ve got a hit on my hands 🙂
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbls baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 Tbls sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla
4 egg whites
3 egg yolks
1 Tbls vegetable oil
1 Tbls lemon juice
1 3/4 c fresh cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped
Oil for frying
Powdered sugar (optional)
Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add in the milk, egg yolks, oil, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat until nice and smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter. The batter will gain quite a bit of volume at this point.
Coarsely chop the cherries. You want nice big chunks in the fritters so don’t go too crazy. Fold the cherries into the batter.
Heat oil to 375 degrees in a deep, heavy saucepan. Drop a couple tablespoons of batter into the hot oil and fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. I used an ice cream scoop for mine. You want the fritters to have enough time to cook all the way through and get the cherries nice and hot AND you don’t want the outsides to burn. Fry up a test fritter and make adjustments to size and temp as needed.
Remove the fritters from the hot oil and drain on paper towels. You can keep the fritters warm in the oven – just set on a low temperature. Serve hot!
Top with powdered sugar or a light glaze for yummy perfection!
I hope you’ll give these yummy Cherry Fritters a try! They sure are a delicious treat!
Rachel says
These look yummy! We planted two cherry trees last year. We’ve got a few handfuls on each tree. I look forward to the time when I’m on “cherry overload” too. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
Debi says
This is looks so good, I was wondering if you would link it in my Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop. Here is the link:
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/06/natural-aftershave-and-wednesdays.html
I would love to have anything that you would like to link.
Sincerely,
Debi Bolocofsky
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
Adorned From Above
shopannies says
I shared cherry tart recipe on my blog the other day as well June is the month for cherries and yours looks delicious come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
Recipes We Love says
These look fantastic!!
Tani@Tagana Rose says
Wow-this looks so delicious!! I have some cherries in the fridge and will have to try this out!!
I just discovered your blog from over at crafty scrappy happy and look forward to reading more posts!!!
I hope you have a fantastic week!!!
Art By ASM says
Now those are a great twist to a fritter! Yummy!
Marilyn Clark says
Wow…what a great use of cherries! 🙂
momphotographer says
I always make them with yeast and apples – traditional Polish dish. So delicious!!! never thought of using cherries, though.I think I’m going to give it a try!
Lady Behind The Curtain says
What a GREAT recipe! I hope you will come over to Cast Party Wednesday and share it with us. Thanks, I hope to see you there!
—Sheryl @ Lady Behind The Curtain—
http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/?p=30803
dawn @ DJ's Sugar Shack says
I love cherries and I love fritters. These sound awesome. I’m pinning to my ” to-do” list. I’d love if you shared them over at Whatcha Whipped Up Wednesday
Noreen says
Those look so good – I love cherries!
Shannon says
Stopping by from Tip Junkie and I must admit…your blog is looking good!
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Natasha SerenityYou says
these look yummy, pinned them
Kara at Petals to Picots says
Wow! Looks awesome!
Chrissy Taylor says
These look delicious! I really like the new blog look too! 🙂