Jam fritters are delicious and super quick treats that can be prepared in 5 minutes with a fork. I wanted to make sweet fritters, I had some open jam in the fridge to use up, and I thought of using it not as a filling, but directly in the batter. They were a real delight! Jam fritters are delicious, fragrant, and very tempting, they don’t absorb oil during frying and remain dry, making them perfect for any occasion, also ideal for Carnival. In a short time and with few simple ingredients, you will make a really special dessert that will win over everyone, both adults and children, and they remain soft even the next day!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 30-35 jam fritters
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3.5 oz jam
- 3.5 oz orange juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 orange zest
- 1 pinch salt
- Half packet baking powder
- as needed vegetable oil (for frying)
- as needed sugar and cinnamon for coating
Steps
Jam fritters are super easy and quick to prepare. First, put the eggs, sugar, orange juice, a pinch of salt, and jam in a bowl and mix with a fork.
Add the flour, baking powder, and grated orange zest and form a smooth, lump-free mixture.
Using two teaspoons, scoop a bit of batter and drop it into the hot vegetable oil. Cook the jam fritters over medium heat until golden, turning them to brown evenly.
Once cooked, drain the jam fritters on paper towels and immediately roll them, while still warm, in the sugar and cinnamon.
Notes:
Jam fritters can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days. Instead of orange juice, you can use milk, even plant-based. Feel free to choose the jam flavor you prefer; if it contains a lot of fruit chunks, pass it through a sieve before using it. If you don’t like cinnamon, just roll the fritters in sugar, powdered sugar is also fine. They cannot be baked in the oven.
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