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Have you looked up the definition of "torture" lately? If not, you'll be surprised to see that it's not the same as it was in days gone by. Go ahead, check it out - I'm quite certain you'll find a picture of Nick and Lindsay (our son and DIL), waiting for these Pineapple and Banana Fritters, not only to be finished but then, to be photographed as the amazing aroma wafted through the entire house.
Nick's eyes got big as he sauntered into to kitchen and saw the warm, golden fritters, dripping with sweet glaze, covering the cooling rack. "NOT YET!!", I said quickly, "We're about to do a photo shoot!". Then came Lindsay ..........."Oh my!" she said, when she heard what I was concocting. She dipped a tiny bit of finger in the glaze and snuck a taste "Mmmmm" ............. "We'll eat as soon as we're finished with the pictures.", I said.
How would you like that? Yeah, that's what I thought. See how high you rank here at The Café? Taking photos for you at the risk of mutiny.
Actually, they were quite good sports about the whole thing. They waited patiently, but did peer in at us, longingly, from time to time Though they were no longer warm by the time we finished snapping photos, the fritters, filled with sweet bites of pineapple, tender chunks of banana and a swirl of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, were fabulous accompanied by cold glasses of milk and very good company.
Oh, and speaking of good company, we not only got to have fun with Nick and Lindsay, but we were thrilled to be able to spend the whole weekend with our sweet baby granddaughter, Emery Kate. Those of you who are frequent visitors at The Café may remember that about two months ago we welcomed a new little girl to the family. You probably won't be surprised to hear that Mr. Café (Scott) my husband/photographer has taken some really fun photos of the little princess. Enough said. Take a peek at this little girl we're so crazy about.
P.S. You probably don't give a hoot about the Pineapple and Banana Fritters after looking at this baby, but I did want to tell you that, in addition to a breakfast or brunch treat, they make a FABULOUS dessert, served warm with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream. If you want to really indulge or impress, add a drizzle of Ridculously Easy Sea Salted Caramel Sauce. Oh my! If you're looking for a fun, unique dessert, this is it!
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Pineapple and Banana Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour, all purpose
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1 medium banana, cut into ¼ inch dice
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, about ¼ inch dice You may need a bit more or less pineapple, see directions below.
- Canola or other mild flavored oil, enough to equal 2 inches deep in pan
- For the glaze
- 2 cups powdered suger
- ¼ cup pineapple or apple juice*, more as needed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, salt and spices in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Combine milk and Greek yogurt and stir to combine. Add eggs, stir again until well combined. Place diced banana in a measuring cup or bowl. Add enough diced pineapple to make 1¾ cup of fruit.
- Add milk mixture to dry ingredient and stir just until dry ingredients are incorporated. Add pineapple/banana mixture and stir until combined.
- Heat oil to 350˚F in a medium, heavy bottom deep pan. Oil is ready when a small spoonful of batter sizzles and rises to the top when added to oil. While oil is heating, prepare glaze by combining powdered sugar, apple or pineapple juice and vanilla. You want a medium thickness for the glaze (a bit thicker than heavy cream). Pour glaze onto a shallow plate and set aside. Place several thicknesses of paper towel on counter.
- Drop batter into hot oil in large spoonfuls. Don't be super orderly, fritters are supposed to have fun, random shapes. Cook in oil until deep golden brown on first side then gently, turn over (I like to use another spoon when turning to keep oil from spattering), cook second side until deep golden brown.
- Remove fritters from hot oil with a slotted spoon, transfer to prepared paper towels and allow to drain for about 1 minute. Dip in glaze to coat first side. Flip fritter over to coat other side, then remove with a fork, allowing excess glaze to drip back onto plate. Transfer to a cooling rack after glazing. Repeat with remaining fritters. Serve warm or at room temperature. These are best served within a few hours of cooking.
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Thank you very kindly for your recipe. The grand babies will love it.
What could I use instead of the yogurt?
Hi Melissa, sour cream should work!
Wow these fritters look amazing! Great photos too even though you had to make them wait to try them out. Your little grandbaby is adorable, so so precious! Enjoy your sweet little baby 🙂
The fritters look sweet but Emery Kate looks sweeter. As beautiful as your food photos always are, the photos of your granddaughter steal the show. 🙂
That baby is a doll - love her hair. For being just two months or so, she does have quite the personality. Too bad she's not getting much attention. Hey, Grandpa, great photos. Even the "twins" shot. You should be ashamed of yourself for even presenting those fabulous fritters to the general public. The ingredient combo - bananas and pineapples - is genius. I just thought that fritters came in the apple variety, more greasy than good. Glad you've proved me wrong.
How adorable is she! Ooh, I'd have a hard time resisting pinching those cheeks!
The fritters sound so good, too. I'd have stolen a piece or two while you had your backs turned. 🙂
Such a little doll!!!!!! And those aren't fritters; they're more like oven mitts! :). They look too delicious!
Oh my Chris! I just stumbled upon your site and it is FANTASTIC! Beautiful photos and recipes, I will be back for sure! And your granddaugter is gorgeous!!
LOve the Southern- style fritters, especially I just moved to the South! Have a wonderful Father's Day! 🙂 Anna
Thanks so much Anna and so nice to meet you, thanks for stopping by The Café!
Look how big and beautiful Emery Kate is getting...and such a winning smile! And the torture the family routine sounds very familiar 🙂
PS...amazing fritters!
Love the recipe and the baby.
Hugs!
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What a cute little baby!Your fritters rock,dear Chris!
Chris, your granddaughter Emery Kate is such a cutie pie and I really like her name too...and your banana and pineapple fritters look like a really decadent treat. How nice that you used cloves and nutmeg as spice (they go so well with pineapples and bananas) and Greek yoghurt for the batter - it all sounds fabulous! And all the photos are terrific - it is wonderful to look at them on this rainy and very grey day here in Bonn!
Have a lovely Thursday!
Chris, your granddaughter Emery Kate is such a cutie pie and her name is just wonderful...Your pineapple banana fritters look decadent - I really like that you used cloves and nutmeg as spices (they go so well with bananas and pineapple) and Greek yogurt for the batter - sounds incredibly delicious to me, a real summertime treat! And all the pictures are fabulous - what a treat on such a rainy and grey day here in Bonn!
Have a wonderful Thursday!
Oh I love fritters and the pineapple and banana sound so good here! But I'd just as happily nibble on your grand daughter's cheeks for dessert instead. LOL! She's such a cutie.
The first picture of baby is as close to perfect as you will ever see. Doesn't she just melt your heart.
Good job on the fritters and on the photos. Has Scott been to class again? The photos have taken on a new look and they just keep getting better and better.
Thank you Madonna! No new classes, just lots of practice as I keep cookin' and cookin'! 🙂
look wonderful dear!
She is such a cutie!! Thanks for sharing pictures of her.
The fritters sound amazing - love the fruit combination.
Cute baby pictures! And terrific fritter ones as well. 😉 I've had these, but it's been years. Never made them, though, and I should - they truly are delish. Really good stuff - thanks.
Beautiful post Chris! I'm having both pineapple banana fritters and sweet baby granddaughter envy-life is good 😉
These look amazing, Chris! So indulgent and delicious for a Southern summer afternoon dessert. Thanks for sharing! Emery Kate is adorable!
Emery Kate is adorable, Chris! 🙂
And these fritters look Delicious!! (I'm surprised you did not have a full-blown mutiny!)
First of all lets start with the beautiful blue hydrangeas!!! Wow so eye catching...
The fritters look delicious!!!
What wonderful photos of everything!! I can't believe they had the patience for you to wait to photograph those fritters, I'd be trying to find a way to sneak one 🙂 Your grand daughter is too adorable, love her hair.
These photos are so beautiful, and the little fritter is the cutest of them all....
Emery Kate is super cute! I bet you are so proud. These fritters look out of this world delicious. My hubby would die for these. He already adores apple fritters like crazy. A must make!!!
P.S. Emery Kate is DARLING!
Wish I had one with my coffee right now. They look amazing.
Your little Emery Kate is adorable, Chris. Love the little twinkle in her eyes. I could never resist these amazing fritters and in my house they would be eaten up before any photos were taken.
Oh those pictures of Emery Kate are so beautiful, she is just adorable! No wonder your smitten with her. I finally get to meet my grandson (born in Oct.) next month...I'm one excited gal!
You made me laugh about giving a hoot about fritters after your little diva:)
How cute!!
All boys here..no tutus or pinks or frills..
Love them to bits..but how different than girls!
The blue hydrangeas are superb too.
Darling post.
The little girl is soooooo cute! These fritters, I bet these would be a HUGE hit around here!
Emery is such an angel! And fantastic fritters... what a lovely post!
You are so creative. Never would have thought of bananas and pineapple in a fritter. On another note, the hydrangeas are lovely. Do you know the name of the variety and do you have to adjust the pH to get them that blue?
I'm sorry to say I don't know the variety as they were planted by the previous owner. You do not have to adjust the pH or perhaps I should say, we haven't. Thanks for your kind words.
Ahhhh Emery is so cute!!! I just love the baby pictures!
Your Fritters look amazing! I love the combination of banana and pineapple. Yummy!
She is a DOLL! I love the photos from last week...so beautiful! More photos, please!
Those spiced fruit fritters look addictive!
Chris: You are always capturing the yumness of your food. I love Southern cuisine and I so want to sink my teeth in these fritters... You grandbaby is gorgeous!!! She has such a sweet smile!!
Ah, I am so pinning these fritters!!!
Emery is just gorgeous!!!! And she is so lucky to have a grandma that is a cooking expert and can look forward to many fun times baking with you! And I could swear I can smell the fritters, LOVE the blue flowers.
Hi Chris, the fritters are irresistible!! Your grand daughter looks like a little angel!!!It's great when you get to enjoy both at once!XOXO
I love the spices in your fritters! I like your idea of serving them for dessert with ice cream and caramel sauce :).