Sweet Potato-Corn Bread Fritters

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon apple-pie spice 
• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal yellow
• 3 large eggs 
• 2 cups buttermilk low-fat
• 10 tablespoon blackstrap molasses 
• 2.5 cups self-rising flour 
• 1 cup sweet potatoes and into diced cooked peeled
• 8 teaspoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• knife
• measuring cup

Directions

1. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
2. Combine flour, cornmeal, potato, and spice in a large bowl.
3. Combine buttermilk and eggs; add to flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
4. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spoon 2 tablespoons batter per fritter into hot pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and batter.
5. Serve fritters with molasses.