Macerated Strawberry Banana Fritters With Caramel Glaze

These were a HUGE hit.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 30 fritters

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  pint strawberry, hulled and sliced
• 3  eggs
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 3  cups baking mix (Bisquick)
• 2  bananas
•  vegetable oil, for fying
• 2  cups confectioners' sugar
• 3  tablespoons half-and-half
• 1  teaspoon  caramel extract

Directions

1. 1. In a bowl with a lid, add hulled and sliced strawberries, 1 cup of sugar, juice of 1 lemon and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to overnight.
2. 2. In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, 3/4 cup of milk, 1/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
3. 3. Add baking mix and mix well to incorporate.
4. 4. Dice macerated strawberries and bananas. Mix well into batter.
5. 5. In a small bowl, mix together 2 cups confectioners sugar, 3 tablespoons half and half and 1 teaspoon caramel extract. You may adjust the amount of half and half to achieve desired consistency of glaze.
6. 6. Heat oil over medium heat in a large, heavy bottomed skillet.
7. 7. Working in batches, spoon batter mixture into hot oil, making sure not to crowd the pan.
8. 8. Fry 2-3 minutes per side and remove from oil. Drain on a cooling rack or paper towel lined plate.
9. 9. While the fritters are still warm, drizzle the glaze over top.