Name: Bing Cherry Fritters
Ingredients: 2 cup flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 1/3 cup milk; 4 eggs, separated; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 cup Bing cherries, pitted; oil for frying; sifted powdered sugar

Bing Cherry Fritters

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Don't you just love Bing cherries? They have such a wonderful flavor, and they are the perfect fruit to use for these delicious fritters. Try them today!

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/3 cup milk
4 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups Bing cherries, pitted
oil for frying
sifted powdered sugar

Instructions

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
Add the milk, egg yolks, oil, and lemon juice and beat until smooth.
In a large bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
Fold in the pitted cherries.
In a deep, heavy saucepan, heat 3 inches of oil to 375F degrees.
Drop a few tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a very low oven.
Repeat until all the batter is cooked. Serve at once, topped with powdered sugar.