Prep Time: 10 minutes.

Cook Time: 20 minutes.

Yield: Makes 2 dozen.

Mini mulberry fritters are a perfect snack when you're having a sweet temptation. They are great for get togethers!

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Ingredients

>> 3/4 cups unbleached flour
>> 2 tsp baking powder
>> 1/8 cup sugar
>> 1/4 tsp salt
>> 1/2 cup milk
>> 1 tbsp melted butter
>> 1/2 tsp almond extract
>> 1 egg
>> 1/4 tsp lemon zest
>> 48 (or more) mulberries (see note below)

Instructions

Make sure fruit is chilled.

Place two or three mulberries onto a skewer. Repeat this until you have about 2 dozen prepared skewers. Set aside.

Beat the egg and milk together. Add sugar, butter, lemon zest, and almond extract, and beat until smooth.

In another bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add to the wet mixture, beating with a hand mixer until you get a smooth, thick batter.

Heat oil to about 350F or until you place a drop of water into the oil and it sizzles.

Take your skewered fruit and cover with batter. It is best to spoon the batter on. (If you try to twirl the fruit in the batter, they may fall off.) Place immediately into the oil. Swirl it until the batter remains formed. Cook only 3 or 4 at a time depending on the size of the pan you're using. Continuously turn the skewers until all sides are golden brown.

Carefully remove from oil and let drain on thick paper towel.

Once drained but still warm, roll the fritter in a sugar/cinnamon mix or sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Note: No fresh mulberries? Swap out with fresh fruit of your choice. Some suggestions include blueberries, aronia berries, serviceberries, or salals.

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Recipe Category: Desserts and Snacks