Ingredients:
1 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple
1/4 cup shredded coconut ( toasted is ok)
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
Directions:
Mix 1/4 c.
sugar with cinnamon and put aside.
This will be sprinkled on top of the fritters after they are fried.
Heat oil to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit While oil is heating, In a medium bowl, mix pineapple (don’t drain), coconut, Macadamia nuts, flour, 1/2 c.
sugar, baking soda and salt.
Dough will be thick.
Using a tablespoon, drop dough into oil.
Fry until golden (about 2 minutes per side) Place on paper towel to drain and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
These are best served warm.
If serving cold make sure to sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar on while they are still warm.
Could also be sprinkled with confectioners’ sugar (10x).
Servings: 10
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 20 min.