Cherokee Raspberry Fritters

CHEROKEE RASPBERRY FRITTERS 
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased 
the family collection from the Timble Estate in Malakoff, Texas in 1994.
18 ounces frozen raspberries
4 cups flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups shortening
5 eggs
Thaw berries well then drain off syrup and save.
Sift together all dry ingredients.
Measure raspberry syrup and add enough syrup to make 1/2 cup.
Place shortening in heavy deep kettle and begin heating gradually.
Beat eggs with syrup until foamy.
Mix quickly into dry ingredients and fold in berries then drop from a 
tablespoon into hot oil.
Turn fritters occasionally.
When browned drain on paper towels and serve warm.
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