crispy sweet potato fritters are stacked on a plate next to a small bowl of cranberry relish

Sweet Potato Fritters with Cranberry Relish Recipe

Franny's Farm

In a matter of minutes, make a plate of lightly-fried fritters you can serve at any time of the day. These sweet potato fritters are similar to potato pancakes or latkes but are fried in just a small bit of oil. Add the tart cranberry relish to balance out the palate. Recipe provided by Franny's Farm.

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Ingredients:

Fritters

  • 5 Tbsp. oil
  • 2 lb. sweet potatoes (shredded and drained)
  • 2 cups sweet corn
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. cayenne (or more, to taste)
  • 2-3 eggs (will vary; use enough to hold mixture together)

Relish

  • 1 bag fresh cranberries
  • 2 jalapenos - seeded
  • 2 Tbsp. orange zest
  • juice from 2 oranges
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • Optional: 1-2 Tbsp. honey (to taste)

Directions:

Fritters:

  1. Mix sweet potato shreds, sweet Corn, cornmeal, salt, pepper, cayenne and eggs in a large bowl.
  2. Form into 3-inch wide patties.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet. Cook patties 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
  4. Place the cooked fritters on a sheet tray in the oven at 250 degrees to keep warm until served.

Relish:

  1. Put cranberries, jalapenos, orange zest, orange juice, cilantro, salt and pepper into a blender. Add honey to taste, if using.
  2. Blend until chunky.
  3. Refrigerate until service.