It pains me to say goodbye to summer. However, the end of the season has yielded incredible deals on fresh sweet corn. Our local market is bursting with juicy sweet corn on the cob, and the prices can’t be beat.
I ended up buying way more sweet corn than I had anticipated, but it won’t go to waste. I plan to indulge in the seasonal treat in the days to come by adding the versatile ingredient to the following recipes:
SWEET CORN FRITTERS
Ingredients:
1/2 cups fresh sweet corn
1/4 cup milk
3 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Vegetable oil for frying
Directions:
Mix all of the ingredients together.
Drop the mixture by heaping tablespoons onto an oil coated hot griddle.
Fry on both sides until golden brown.
Serve hot with butter.
EASY CORN CHOWDER
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
3 cups uncooked fresh sweet corn
4 medium size potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
1 1/2 cups water
4 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 to 5 slices bacon, fried crisp, drained and crushed into bits
Directions:
In stockpot saute onion and celery in butter. Do not brown. Add water, corn, potatoes and seasonings. Cook on medium heat, uncovered, just until potatoes are fork tender. Lower heat, add milk, stir, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring a few times.
Garnish individual servings with bacon bits.
HONEY ROASTED CORN ON THE COB
Ingredients:
6 ears corn
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Pull the husks back partially but do not remove them. Remove the silk; set aside.
In a small saucepan, bring the honey and water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 4 minutes. Brush the corn with the honey and water mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Pull the husks back on the corn. Wrap each ear in aluminum foil. Place the wrapped ears on the grill and cook for about 15 minutes, turning frequently.
Remove and enjoy while still warm.
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