Pear Fritters

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

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.