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Elder Blossom Fritters

Native American Indian Recipes

Recipes adapted from Native Harvest by Barrie Kavasch

Elder Blossom Fritters

Dessert

2 cups fine white cornmeal
1 cup water
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon maple syrup
16 elder blossom clusters
1/4 cup corn oil for frying

Prepare batter by beating together the cornmeal, egg, water and maple syrup. Wash elder blossom clusters and let dry. Heat the oil on a griddle and drop the batter by large tablespoons onto it. Immediately place 1 blossom cluster in the center of each raw fritter and press lightly into the batter. Fry for 3 - 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip and fry for 3 minutes on the other side. Drain on paper towel. Serve hot with maple syrup. An electric skillet may be used in place of the griddle. 8 servings.

 

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Sny Magill Mound Group

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The Sny Magill Unit of Effigy Mounds National Monument preserves at least 106 mounds representing the largest group of mounds in one location found in North America. The Unit contains two bird mounds, three bear mounds, 6 linear mounds and 95 conical mounds including a 2500 year old red ochre mound.
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