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.

Originally published as Mini Corn Fritters with Tomato and Caramelized Onion Jam in Taste of Home June/July 2008

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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.