Corn Fritters with Caramelized Onion Jam

Name: Corn Fritters with Caramelized Onion Jam
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 dozen (3/4 cup jam).
Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1/3 cup apple jelly; 1/3 cup canned diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/8 teaspoon curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Dash salt and pepper; FRITTERS:; 2 cups biscuit/baking mix; 1 can (11 ounces) gold and white corn, drained; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Oil for frying

A friend's husband, who is a chef, came up with these light and fluffy fritters accompanied perfectly by a sweet-tart jam. I would never ask a chef to divulge his secrets, so I created my own version. I serve them with soups and barbecued chicken or pork. —Kim Cupo, Albany, Georgia

Ingredients

1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup apple jelly
1/3 cup canned diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt and pepper
FRITTERS:
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1 can (11 ounces) gold and white corn, drained
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
Oil for frying

Directions

In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until golden brown. Add vinegar; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the jelly, tomatoes, tomato paste, curry powder, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until heated through. Add onion mixture. Cook and stir for 3 minutes; set aside and keep warm.
In a small bowl, combine the baking mix, corn, eggs, milk, sour cream and salt just until combined.
In a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil; fry for 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with jam.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 130 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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katlaydee3

Jul 5, 2015

These were a nice side dish with our barbecued ribs. I don't fry much at all anymore,so this was really different.
rllewis7

Jun 30, 2014

Crispy on the outside, with a fluffy center and pops of sweet corn, these corn fritters are the perfect little bite to accompany a variety of meals.