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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