Pear Fritters Recipe
- 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
- 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.
