Sweet Fritters with Strawberry and Lemon Sauce
Fritters:
4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup water
2/3 cup flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
Vegetable oil for frying
Strawberry Sauce:
3 cups strawberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar, maybe more depending on sweetness of berries
1 cup sliced berries; set aside
Lemon Sauce:
5 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
zest from 1 lemon
1 tablespoons butter
Strawberry Sauce:
Combine the ingredients into a bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process until smooth. Strain through a sieve to remove any seeds; set aside.
Lemon Sauce:
Combine the egg yolks and sugar; whisk until blended well. Add to a small saucepan along with the juice and zest. Stirring constantly over medium low heat, cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted; set aside.
Fritters:
In a heavy bottomed pan add 1 inch of vegetable oil. Place on medium high heat and heat to 350-375 degrees using a deep fry thermometer.
Meanwhile, place the butter and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add the flour, using a wooden spoon, beat flour until it forms a smooth paste. Add the paste to a food processor fitted with a metal blade along with the lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Process until combined. Add eggs one at a time until everything is incorporated.
Using a tablespoon, spoon into hot oil. Fry until golden, Drain on paper towels.
Place both sauces on serving plate. Place fritters on top of sauce and sliced berries; dust with powdered sugar.
