GRAPE AND BRIE FRITTERS

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces brie, diced
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups halved red seedless grapes
Oil for frying

Place water and diced butter in saucepan over medium heat. Cook gently until butter has melted, then bring to a rolling boil.

Remove pan from heat and pour all flour in at once. Stir with wooden spoon until mixture is smooth and comes away from sides of pan. Let cool slightly.

Place warm flour mixture in bowl of mixer. Add diced brie and mix, gently, until mixture is well combined. If you have a paddle attachment, use it for this process.

Mix together egg and salt; gradually add to dough, beating. Stir in grapes.

Deep-fry 5-6 spoonfuls of batter in 350 degree F oil, turning fritters occasionally as they cook. Cook 3 minutes, or until fritters are puffed and a dark golden brown. Drain well; continue with remaining fritter batter. Serve warm.

Makes 40 servings
Source: the California Table Grape Commission