• 1-1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 3 cups cornmeal
• 3 Tbs. sugar
• 2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
• 1-1/4 cups smoked ham, diced
• 1 apple, cored and finely diced
• 2 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying

Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Stir in buttermilk, eggs and melted butter until mixed thoroughly. Stir in ham and apples and set aside. Heat 1/2 inch oil in a heavy skillet or deep fryer to 375°F. Carefully spoon batter by 1/3 cup measure into oil. Do not overcrowd. Cook 6-7 minutes turning occasionally until golden brown. Drain fritters on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with relish.

This recipe serves 4 people. Due to the nature of this recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 4 only.

Per serving: calories 920, fat 34.7g, 34% calories from fat, cholesterol 164mg, protein 24.5g, carbohydrates 127.3g, fiber 9.7g, sugar 16.5g, sodium 703mg, diet points 19.8.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.1, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.4, Bread: 6.5, Lean meat: 0.4, Fat: 5.4, Sugar: 0.6, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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