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Adapted
from fig heaven by Marie Simmons.
12 to 16 Blue Ribbon® Orchard Choice® or
Sun-Maid Mission or Calimyrna figs
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup
milk
1 large egg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking
powder
Pinch of salt
2 cups (approx.) vegetable oil for frying
Confectioners’ sugar
Combine figs and orange juice in small
saucepan and heat to a boil. Cover and simmer until figs have
softened, about 15 minutes. Remove figs from pan; drain well.
Whisk milk and egg together. Stir in flour, baking powder and
salt until mixture is smooth. Heat oil in heavy deep skillet
or saucepan over medium heat until hot enough to sizzle and
brown a crust of bread. Using tongs, dip figs into batter,
turning to thickly coat. Fry 1 or 2 fritters at a time in hot
oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Drain fritters
briefly on paper towels, then transfer to wire rack and sprinkle
generously with confectioners’ sugar. Serve warm.
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