Vegetable Oil
½ c. whipping cream
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. self-rising flour
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1 ½ c. fresh blueberries
Confectioner’s sugar
1. Pour 2 inches of oil in large heavy skillet and heat to 375 degrees.
2. Combine whipping cream, egg and vanilla in small bowl.
3. Combine flour, cornmeal and granulated sugar in large bowl.
4. Stir cream mixture into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold the blueberries into batter.
5. Carefully drop 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of batter at a time into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, turning once, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Sprinkle fritters with confectioners’ sugar.
6. Serve fritters immediately with additional fresh blueberries, if desired, as a tasty breakfast or afternoon snack.
Variation: Substitute other fresh berries, such as raspberries or strawberries, for the blueberries. If using strawberries, chop them finely.