Blackberry Fritters

Name: Blackberry Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup lemon-lime soda; 1-1/2 cups fresh blackberries; Oil for deep-fat frying; Confectioners' sugar

I based this recipe on my corn fritters, using berries instead of corn, and they turned out beautifully! They have the texture of a funnel cake, with the extra flavor of fresh fruit. I feel as though I’m at a carnival when I eat these little jewels. —Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, MO

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup lemon-lime soda
1-1/2 cups fresh blackberries
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs and soda until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in blackberries.
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Test Kitchen tips

The window between undercooked and done is fairly small with fritters. It might take you a couple of tries to get the timing just right. The dough should not be wet, but will be slightly moist around the berries.

If you're a cinnamon lover, add some to the confectioners' sugar before dusting.