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Pear Fritters


"Pear fritters are SOOO good with ham! Really with any light colored meat where a little sweetness is a good thing. This would be good with sausages in the morning, as well! Mmmmmm . . ."
Original recipe yield: 4 servings.
Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
15 Minutes
Ready In:
30 Minutes
Servings:
4

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • oil for deep frying

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the pears until caramelized; set aside to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; form a well in the center. In a small, separate bowl beat the egg with the milk and pour into the dry ingredients; mix well.
  3. Gently fold pears into the batter.
  4. Heat deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop batter by rounded spoonfuls into hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot.


Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.