Banana Fritters Adapted from: Down-Island Caribbean Cookery by F. Virginie, George A. Elbert1/2 cup flour 4 Tablespoons sugar 1 egg, beaten Salt to taste 4 to 5 ripe bananas, thoroughly mashed with potato ricer or fork Vegetable oil for frying 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Mix together the flour, sugar, egg, and salt. Then thoroughly blend in the mashed banana. Pour 1/4 -inch of the oil into a skillet; heat to 370 degrees F. Drop heaping Tablespoons of the fritter mixture into the oil and fry until well-browned and crisp. Remove fritters with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and keep them warm in oven. Meanwhile, mix together the confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon. Serve with a generous coated of the confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon mix. The fritters are delicious served with a tart apricot sauce. Makes 8-12 fritters.
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