Black-eyed Susans are a delightful Southern treat that combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful and visually appealing dish. These fritters, often served as an appetizer or side dish, have a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, with a subtle sweetness balanced by a touch of savory notes. The core ingredients include black-eyed peas, which provide a nutty flavor and hearty texture, along with flour, eggs, and seasonings. The fritters are typically pan-fried until golden brown, resulting in a crispy coating that complements the tender filling. This article offers three variations of Black-eyed Susan recipes: a classic version, a vegan alternative, and a gluten-free adaptation. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the cooking process, ensuring a successful and enjoyable culinary experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BLACK-EYED SUSAN COOKIES
Black-eyed Susans attract butterflies when planted in masses, and you'll draw a crowd when you make these "conversation" cookies. They may be a little more time-consuming than some cookies, but their sunny faces and gumdrop centers are worth it the extra time. -Grace Pack, Beaver, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 21 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other; shape each into a disk. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll larger portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. round or scalloped cookie cutter to make flower bottoms. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough using a floured 2-3/4-in. flower or scalloped cookie cutter to make an equal number of flower tops., Bake larger cookies at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown; bake smaller cookies for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk, extract and, if desired, food coloring; mix until smooth. Immediately spread over cooled cookies. Stir additional confectioners' sugar into remaining glaze to thicken; spread a small amount on bottom of smaller cookies; place over larger cookies. Top with gumdrops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BLACK-EYED SUSAN
The Kentucky Derby has the mint julep; the Preakness has the black-eyed Susan. The drink is a sunny mix of vodka, rum, and pineapple and orange juices to toast your special events.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place desired amount of ice in a rocks glass. Pour vodka, rum, Triple Sec and juices into glass. Stir; serve with a lime slice and cherry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
BLACK EYED SUSAN COCKTAIL
The Black Eyed Susan Cocktail is the official drink of the Preakness, and is one of my favorite drinks even when horse racing isn't going on!
Provided by Jess Kielman
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Add all ingredients to a tall glass. Fill with ice and stir well. Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.
BLACK-EYED SUSAN CAKE
This is a recipe that I haven't tried, but it caught my eye and my imagination, so I don't want to lose sight of it. It comes from Vegetarian Times and contains black-eyed peas! If you do the optional decorations, it is a beautiful and show-stopping cake.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans, or grease and line with circles of parchment paper.
- CAKE: Cook apricots in 2 cups water, about 12 minutes, until very soft.
- Measure out 1 cup apricots and liquid; set aside.
- Put remaining apricots and liquid in blender and puree.
- Add peas to blender and puree again.
- Put oil, brown sugar and eggs in mixing bowl; beat on high 3 minutes or until creamy.
- Whisk flour, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda and baking powder in separate bowl.
- Pour egg mixture over puree and fold together.
- Gently fold in flour mixture.
- Fold in raisins and pecans, if using.
- Pour into prepared cake pans.
- Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- FROSTING: Beat cream cheese in mixer until creamy.
- Beat in remaining ingredients. Frosting will be soft but it will firm upon standing.
- Place one cake layer on plate and spread reserved apricots over it.
- Top with second layer.
- Spread frosting over top and sides of cake.
- TO DECORATE: Cut apricots into slices.
- Place chocolate kiss or star on cake, and arrange 8 apricot "petals" around it, skin side up.
- Repeat until cake is covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.7, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 360.5, Carbohydrate 90.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 70.9, Protein 7.7
BLACK EYED SUSAN SALAD
Black eyed peas with corn and other veggies with a sweet and sour dressing that keeps getting better the longer it sits.
Provided by Shults3
Categories Salad Beans Bean and Corn Salad Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the black-eyed peas, corn, pimentos, celery, and onion in a mixing bowl; set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the vegetable oil until the dressing emulsifies. Stir the dressing into the vegetables until evenly coated. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 319.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
BLACK EYED SUSANS
Sweet succulent dates encased in flaky cheese pastry. From the book "Beyond Parsley" by the Junior League of Kansas City. Servings is approximate.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories High In...
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend butter and cheese together.
- Mix with flour, salt and cayenne pepper to form dough.
- Chill.
- Roll out thinly and cut into small rounds with biscuit cutter.
- Place date half on one side of dough round; fold remaining dough over.
- Pinch edges together like a turnover.
- Bake on non-stick cookie sheet at 250*F to 300*F for 30 minutes.
- Roll in sugar while hot.
- Serve warm.
Tips:
- Choose fresh black-eyed Susans: Look for flowers that are deeply colored and have no signs of wilting or damage.
- Prep the flowers properly: Rinse the flowers thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Then, remove the pistils and stamens from the center of each flower.
- Use a variety of cooking methods: Black-eyed Susans can be fried, sautéed, baked, or used in salads. Experiment with different methods to find your favorite way to enjoy them.
- Pair with complementary flavors: Black-eyed Susans have a slightly bitter flavor, so they pair well with sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Try them with honey, lemon, or bacon.
- Don't overcook: Black-eyed Susans should be cooked until they are tender but still slightly crunchy. Overcooking will make them tough and bitter.
Conclusion:
Black-eyed Susans are a versatile and delicious flower that can be used in a variety of dishes. With their slightly bitter flavor and crunchy texture, they add a unique touch to salads, stir-fries, and tempura. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner, there's a black-eyed Susan recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy flowers, give black-eyed Susans a try.
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