Ham and Apple Fritters with Cranberry Orange Crown and Royal Fig Dipping Sauces

• 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

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.
4. Mix well to combine.
5. Add apple and ham and stir to combine.
6. Using a tablespoon or small scoop, carefully slide tablespoon size amounts of the fritter batter into the hot oil.
7. Fry about 6 at a time.
8. Fry for approximately 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove from oil and drain on paper towel lined baking tray.
10. Serve alongside dipping sauces.
11. For Cranberry Mustard Dipping Sauce:
12. Combined all ingredients into a small bowl and mix well.
13. For Creamy Fig Sauce:
14. Combined all ingredients into a small bowl and mix well.

canola oil, corn bread, garlic, milk, egg, onions, apple, ham, cream cheese, orange juice, cranberry sauce, preserves, orange juice, sour cream, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/ham-and-apple-fritters-with-cranberry-orange-crown-and-royal-fig-dipping-sauces-recipe.html (may not work)