Strawberry Grape Fritters with Brandy and Cinnamon

Strawberry grape fritters with Brandy and cinnamon are an exquisite dessert that combines the natural sweetness of grapes with aromatic and warm notes of Brandy and cinnamon. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 200 grams of strawberry grapes
• 150 grams of flour
• 1 egg
• 50 grams of sugar
• 100 ml of milk
• 30 ml of Brandy
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
• A pinch of salt
• Oil for frying

Preparation

1. Begin by thoroughly washing the strawberry grapes and drying them carefully.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour with sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
3. Add the egg to the center of the flour mixture and start mixing.
4. Slowly pour in the milk, continuing to stir to prevent lumps from forming.
5. Add the Brandy and continue working the batter until it is smooth.
6. Dip the strawberry grape berries into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
7. Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
8. When the oil is hot, fry the grapes dipped in batter until they turn golden and crispy.
9. Drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
10. Serve the fritters sprinkling a little powdered sugar and additional cinnamon if desired.

Trivia

The addition of Brandy to the fritters isn’t just for flavor; the alcohol also helps create a crisper texture once it evaporates during frying. The strawberry grape, with its intense sweetness and smaller size, is perfect for this recipe, but if you can’t find it, you can use other types of grapes, preferably sweet and juicy varieties.

Be sure to consume this treat in moderation, especially if you intend to serve it to children or teetotalers, because of the Brandy. If you want an Italian twist, you might substitute the Brandy with some grappa or vin santo - giving the dish a distinctive Tuscan note. Bon appétit!