Pear Fritters

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. saute the pears until caramelized; set aside to cool.
• 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.
• gently fold pears into the batter.
• 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.