Strawberry Grape Fritters with Brandy and Cinnamon

The strawberry grape fritters with Brandy and cinnamon are an exquisite dessert that combines the natural sweetness of the grapes with the 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 ground cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• Oil for frying

Preparation

1. Start by thoroughly washing the strawberry grapes and drying them carefully.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour with the sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
3. Add the egg to the center of the flour mixture and begin to stir.
4. Slowly pour in the milk, continuing to stir to avoid lumps.
5. Add the Brandy and continue working the batter until you obtain a smooth mixture.
6. Dip the strawberry grape berries in the batter, making sure they are well coated.
7. Heat plenty of oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
8. When the oil is hot, fry the grapes coated in batter until they become golden and crispy.
9. Drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
10. Serve the fritters dusted with a little powdered sugar and additional cinnamon, if desired.

Fun Facts

The addition of Brandy to the fritters is not only for flavor, but the alcohol also helps create a crispier texture once it evaporates during frying. Strawberry grapes, with their intense sweetness and small size, are perfect for this recipe, but if you can’t find them, you can use other types of grapes, preferably sweet and juicy varieties.

Make sure to consume this delight in moderation, especially if you intend to serve it to children or teetotalers, due to the Brandy. If you want an all-Italian twist, you could replace the Brandy with a bit of grappa or vin santo - giving the dish a Tuscan note. Bon appétit!