CHERRY FRITTERS WITH CHERRY SAUCE

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Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 (16-ounce) can pitted, red sour cherry, drained, reserving liquid
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup All-Bran® Original or All-Bran® Bran Buds®
vegetable oil or shortening (for frying)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
water

Steps:

1. Reserve 1/4 cup cherries for sauce. Chop remaining cherries. Set aside.2. Stir together flour, 1/4 cup of the sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.3. In large mixing bowl, beat egg slightly. Stir in milk, oil and KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal. Let stand 2 minutes or until cereal softens. Add flour mixture, stirring until smooth. Stir in chopped cherries.4. Drop by rounded tablespoon into hot deep oil (375°F). Fry until golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with Cherry Sauce.5. To make Cherry Sauce, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the cornstarch in small saucepan. Add water to reserved cherry liquid to measure 1 cup liquid. Add to sugar mixture, stirring until smooth.Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and stir in reserved cherries. Serve warm with fritters. NOTE: To reheat fritters, place on baking sheet and bake at 200°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until warm.

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