Deep-Fried Strawberries
Yield: 2 dozen strawberries; about 3/4 cup Sherry Sauce
Ingredients
Strawberries
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
- 24 large strawberries
- Vegetable oil
Sherry Sauce
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon + 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup sherry
Instructions
Strawberries
- Combine pancake mix and milk, stirring well.
- Dip strawberries into batter and deep fry in hot oil (375 degrees F) until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve strawberries immediately with Sherry Sauce.
Sherry Sauce
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Combine cornstarch and sherry, stirring until cornstarch dissolves.
- Gradually stir cornstarch mixture into hot sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thickened.
