PLUM FRITTERS

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A few tips to get you on your way: chilling the batter before frying helps hold the batter together as it drops into the oil and makes the fritter cook more evenly. Lots of recipes have you pour three inches of cooking fat into a large deep fryer, which is nothing but a big waste. Use a narrow saucepan and less than two inches of cooking fat. Sure, a few will stick to the bottom, and sure, you'll have to do them in batches, but you'll get over it.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories dessert

Time 1h

Yield Makes 12 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
3 eggs, separated
2 1/2 tablespoons plum brandy (or other eau de vie)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Canola oil or shortening, for frying
6 small ripe plums, pitted and halved

Steps:

In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt and 1 tablespoon sugar. Make a well in the center and add 3 egg yolks and 1/2 cup ice water. Gradually blend the liquid into the flour mixture until almost smooth. Stir in the plum brandy. Chill for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a wide, shallow bowl, combine the cinnamon with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Whip the egg whites to soft peaks.
Fold the whipped egg whites into the batter. In a heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil over medium-high heat; it's hot enough when it quickly browns a small drop of batter. Coat the plum halves in the batter, then fry in the oil until puffed and golden, turning once. Use a splatter guard to prevent the juices from splattering. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fritters to the bowl of cinnamon sugar. Roll them in the sugar, then set on a plate lined with paper towels. Eat warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 94 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mob Skeng

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Can't wait to try this recipe! Plum fritters sound so delicious.

Zniper Piggy

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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new ways to use plums.

Yarely Tejada

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I would definitely recommend these fritters to anyone who loves plums. They're a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.

Md Zuber

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Overall, I thought these fritters were pretty good. They're not the best fritters I've ever had, but they're definitely worth trying.

Casey Walker

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These fritters are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.

Huzaifa Imran

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I think these fritters would be even better if you used a different type of fruit. I might try them with apples or peaches next time.

Pradip Rimal

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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I'm not sure if I misread something, but my batter was way too thick.

Janice March

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fritters turned out flat and greasy.

Usman Bahi

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These fritters are a great way to use up leftover plums. I had a bunch of plums that were about to go bad, so I made these fritters and they were delicious.