Florida Strawberry Fritters

Ingredients (16)

• 2 cups Florida strawberries, diced
• 1 cup Florida orange juice
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch of cardamom
• Pinch of white pepper
• 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for coating)
• 2 quarts (or more) oil, for frying