Indulge in the sweet and crispy goodness of homemade pear fritters. This recipe combines ripe pears with a light and fluffy batter that is fried to perfection. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, these fritters are sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350 degrees F.
- Dip pear slices in the batter, making sure they are fully coated.
- Fry the pear fritters in batches until they are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove fritters from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Enjoy your homemade pear fritters warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
