CHIPOTLE CORN AND CRANBERRY FRITTERS

Chipotle Corn and Cranberry Fritters image

This is a unique appetizer that will get rave reviews at your next party. The perfect mix of sweet and savory flavors is simply irresistible! -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 fritters.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup grated peeled jicama
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 green onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup canola oil
Minced fresh cilantro
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. In another small bowl, whisk eggs and chipotle pepper until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in dried cranberries, corn, jicama, cheese, pine nuts and green onion., In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cilantro and, if desired, drizzle with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.