Sweet Potato Fritters with Cranberry Relish Recipe

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.

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.