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Deep-Fried Strawberries

• 1 cup pancake mix
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
• 24 large strawberries
• vegetable oil
• Sherry Sauce (see below)

Instructions:
Combine pancake mix and milk, stirring well. Remove leaves and stems from cleaned strawberries; dip in pancake mix. Deep fry strawberries in hot oil (375F) until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve strawberries immediately with Sherry Sauce (see below).

Sherry Sauce

• 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup sherry

Combine sugar and water in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and sherry, stirring until cornstarch is dissolved. Gradually stir cornstarch mixture into hot mixture; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thickened.