Milkweed Fritters

 

These milkweed fritters are one of my favorite things about summer. Made with maple sugar in the batter, and topped with maple cream, you can't go wrong!

CAUTION: Milkweed is poisonous unless properly prepared, so make sure to follow all of the steps closely!

Ingredients:

• 10 milkweed blossoms
• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons maple sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Frying oil

Step 1: Bring milkweed flowers to a boil in water. Drain the water and repeat 2 more times to make sure all of the milkweed milk is gone from the flowers.

Step 2: Whisk egg and place in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, maple sugar, salt and cinnamon.

Step 3: Dip flower blossoms in egg, and then coat with flour mixture. 

Step 4: Heat oil over medium heat. Place coated blossoms in hot oil, and flip once they are brown.

Step 5: Let fritters dry on a paper towel. Serve with a side of raspberry jam and maple cream. Enjoy!