CORN FRITTERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONION JAM

Corn Fritters with Caramelized Onion Jam image

A friend's husband, who is a chef, came up with these light and fluffy fritters accompanied perfectly by a sweet-tart jam. I would never ask a chef to divulge his secrets, so I created my own version. I serve them with soups and barbecued chicken or pork. -Kim Cupo, Albany, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen (3/4 cup jam).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup apple jelly
1/3 cup canned diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt and pepper
FRITTERS:
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1 can (11 ounces) gold and white corn, drained
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
Oil for frying

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until golden brown. Add vinegar; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the jelly, tomatoes, tomato paste, curry powder, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until heated through. Add onion mixture. Cook and stir for 3 minutes; set aside and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine the baking mix, corn, eggs, milk, sour cream and salt just until combined. , In a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil; fry for 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with jam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.