Blackberry Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 cupful Blackberries
• 1 1/4 cupfuls Common Batter
• 1 cupful Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.)
• as needed Sauce (e.g., powdered sugar glaze or fruit sauce)

Instructions

1. 1Mix the blackberries into the Common Batter in a bowl.
2. 2Heat the butter (or vegetable shortening) in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat until hot. Drop spoonfuls of the batter mixture into the hot fat. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
3. 3Serve the fritters immediately with sauce.