Deep Fried Cherries

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 lb cherries, ripe, firm, sweet with stems
  • shortening (for deep frying)
  • powdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in milk and wine until a smooth paste. Beat in the eggs. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    Make a cluster of four or five cherries and tie stems with thread.
  3. 3
    Dip each cluster into batter, making sure all the cherries are coated.
  4. 4
    Carefully lower the clusters into hot, deep shortening. When browned, remove with a slotted spoon. Cook only a few clusters at a time.
  5. 5
    Drain on an absorbent paper towel and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve at once.

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