Ingredients

• Canola oil, for frying
• 1 (8.5-ounce) box corn bread mix (recommended: Jiffy)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup frozen chopped onions, thawed
• 1 Fuji apple, grated
• 1/4 pound smoked ham, diced
• 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 orange juice
• 1/4 cup whole cranberry sauce
• 1/4 cup fig preserves
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 pinch salt

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Instructions

1. For Fritters:
2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or deep-fryer until it reaches 350 degree F.
3. In a large bowl add the cornbread mix, garlic powder, milk, egg and onions. Mix well to combine. Add apple and ham and stir to combine.
4. Using a tablespoon or small scoop, carefully slide tablespoon size amounts of the fritter batter into the hot oil. Fry about 6 at a time. Fry for approximately 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain on paper towel lined baking tray.
5. Serve alongside dipping sauces.
6. For Cranberry Mustard Dipping Sauce:
7. Combined all ingredients into a small bowl and mix well.
8. For Creamy Fig Sauce:
9. Combined all ingredients into a small bowl and mix well.