Christopher Idone

Lemon Fritters

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    24

    fritters
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Lemons (A Country Garden Cookbook)
Lemons (A Country Garden Cookbook)

By Christopher Idone

Published 1995

  • About

These tart-centered fritters can be served just after a meal or as a delicious foil for game, fish, and curry dishes.

Ingredients

  • 3 large lemons
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder

Method

In a pot of lightly salted water, add the lemons and baking powder. When the water comes to a boil, drain the lemons and refresh under cold water. Remove the ends of the lemons, cut in half lengthwise, and then cut each half into quarters. Remove the pits and set aside.

Prepare the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sift in the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add th