BLACKBERRY FRITTERS

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I based this recipe on my corn fritters, using berries instead of corn, and they turned out beautifully! They have the texture of a funnel cake, with the extra flavor of fresh fruit. I feel as though I'm at a carnival when I eat these little jewels. -Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, MO

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup lemon-lime soda
1-1/2 cups fresh blackberries
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs and soda until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in blackberries., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.