Paparajotes Murcian Lemon Leaf Fritters

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Crisp, golden batter on a fragrant lemon leaf that you bite off and leave the leaf behind. They carry a faint lemon flavor from the leaf. Makes 12 leaves in about 1 hr 5 min.

Prep 25 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 30 min

Total 1 hr 5 min

Yield 12 leaves

Ingredients

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¾ cup (200 ml)whole milk, boiled and cooled
2 (36 g)egg yolks
2 (66 g)egg whites, whipped stiff
¾ cup (100 g)all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50 g)sugar, for the batter
2 tsp (4 g)lemon zest
½ tsp (1 g)ground cinnamon, for the batter
½ oz (15 g)fresh lemon leaves, unsprayed, 12 leaves, washed and dried
1 ⅔ cups (400 ml)olive oil
¼ cup (50 g)sugar, for the to finish
1 ¼ tsp (3 g)ground cinnamon, for the to finish

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Instructions

Whisk the cooled milk with the yolks, flour, sugar, zest and cinnamon until smooth. Rest the batter 30 minutes.
Whip the whites to stiff peaks and fold them gently into the batter.
Mix the finishing sugar with the cinnamon on a plate.
Heat the oil in a deep skillet to 350 F (175 C).
Hold each leaf by the stem and dip it in the batter to coat both sides, letting the extra drip off.
Fry 2 or 3 at a time for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Roll or sprinkle in cinnamon sugar and serve warm. Eat the batter and leave the leaf.

Tips

Use only unsprayed lemon leaves; the leaf is not eaten.
Keep the oil at a steady 350 F (175 C).
Serve at once; the batter softens as it stands.
Hot frying oil can cause burns; keep it at 350 F (175 C) and never leave it unattended.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make paparajotes murcian lemon leaf fritters?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 12 leaves.

How should I store paparajotes murcian lemon leaf fritters?

Best eaten within an hour of frying.

Can I make paparajotes murcian lemon leaf fritters ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Paparajotes are a dessert from Murcia in which lemon leaves are dipped in sweet batter, fried and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Serve it with sweet dessert wine.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

357 Calories / serving

32.1g Fat

15.9g Carbs

2.5g Protein

9.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~4284 cal · 385g fat · 191g carbs · 30g protein · 110g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.