Pineapple Fritters

Description

Something yummy and easy to make. My mom makes these every New Year’s Day. These fritters are best served immediately.

Ingredients

  • oil for frying
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar for dusting, or as needed (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Whisk pineapple
  3. flour
  4. milk
  5. and egg together to form a light and fluffy batter.
  6. Bring reserved pineapple juice to a boil in a small saucepan. Add white sugar and stir to dissolve; lower heat. Simmer until thickened glaze forms
  7. about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature
  8. about 15 minutes.
  9. Drop spoonfuls of batter in the hot oil
  10. 2 to 3 pieces at a time
  11. and fry until golden brown
  12. 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  13. Drizzle glaze over fritters and dust with confectioners’ sugar.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 13 mins

Total Time: 38 mins

Servings: 24

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