The art of culinary creation reaches new heights with the tantalizing fusion of flavors in corn fritters accompanied by a sweet and savory caramelized onion jam. This delectable combination promises an explosion of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving for more.
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CORN FRITTERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONION JAM
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen (3/4 cup jam).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 130 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CORN FRITTERS CANADIAN STYLE
These lunchtime treats were a favorite for us when we were kids. A wonderful alternative to traditional deep-fried Southern-style fritters.
Provided by SEAN BICKFORD
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Make a well in the center, and pour in the egg, milk, whole kernel corn, and cream-style corn. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
- Heat the lard in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop tablespoon-sized dollops of batter onto the hot skillet, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Serve with butter and salt, and a cold glass of milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 936.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
CORN FRITTERS
Nothing warms up a cool night like a plateful of old-time corn fritters! Dig in, these are delicious!
Provided by Joan Zaffary
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Beat together egg, milk, and melted shortening; stir into flour mixture. Mix in the corn kernels.
- Drop fritter batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 224.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CORN FRITTERS
During the Depression, we made do with what we had. Mother always looked for ways to add variety to our meals, and these corn fritters were her special treat. She served them as a bread or a vegetable. No matter how they were presented, their hearty taste complemented any meal. -Auton Miller, Piney Flats, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and paprika. In another bowl, beat egg yolk; stir in corn. Add to flour mixture and mix well. Beat egg white until soft peaks form; fold into flour mixture. , In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into oil; fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts :
CORN FRITTERS
Corn Fritters are the best combination of savory tastes that are cooked to golden brown perfection! Crispy on the outside with a soft and tender inside, these are insanely delicious!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Categories Appetizer
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium-sized skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. In a medium-sized bowl combine the corn, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, paprika, green onion, milk, and egg.
- Drop the batter with a 1/4 cup slowly into the oil. Fry on each side until golden for 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove with a spatula and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 634 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CARAMELIZED ONION JAM
Keep this rich condiment in the refrigerator for nights when you need to elevate simply roasted chicken, steak, or fish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium pot, heat oil overmedium heat and cook onions,covered, stirring occasionally untiltranslucent, about 15 minutes.Add water, vinegar, and sugarand cook uncovered, stirring, untilonions are caramelized, about30 minutes more. Season withsalt. Let cool completely.
CORN FRITTERS WITH SCALLIONS
A slightly adapted recipe from the cookbook 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes by Carol Gelles. Corn truly is the food of the gods.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl beat the egg. Stir in the milk and reserved corn liquid (or water).
- Stir in the dry ingredients and blend well.
- Stir in the corn (if using frozen corn, defrost first) and green onions. For best results, refrigerate batter for 30 minutes.
- In a large pan heat some oil until it bubbles when a small amount of batter is dropped inches.
- Dip a utensil into the hot oil to coat and then measure out 1 rounded tablespoon of the cornmeal batter into the pan.
- Cook fritters until golden on one side then turn over and cook until golden on other side.
- Remove fritters from the pan, drain on paper towels and transfer to warming platter.
- Serve warm with garnish of green onion slices and red pepper flakes if desired. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Yield: I eat these too fast to remember how many fritters the recipe yields! Also, be sure your cornmeal is fresh.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.5, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 142.8, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 9
Tips:
- Use fresh corn kernels for the best flavor.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Be sure to caramelize the onions until they are golden brown and soft.
- Don't overcook the corn fritters, or they will become dry and tough.
- Serve the corn fritters with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, ranch dressing, or salsa.
Conclusion:
These corn fritters with caramelized onion jam are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to formal parties. The fritters are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the caramelized onion jam adds a sweet and savory flavor. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give these corn fritters with caramelized onion jam a try. You won't be disappointed!
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