Ingredients
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and diced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup store-bought caramel sauce
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
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Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
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Fold in diced pears.
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Heat 3 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
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Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil, frying 3-4 fritters at a time.
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Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Warm caramel sauce in a microwave or small saucepan.
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Drizzle fritters with caramel sauce and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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Serve warm.
Sink your teeth into these Salted Caramel Pear Fritters and savor the interplay of sweet, salty, and spice. The crisp exterior gives way to a tender, pear-studded interior, while the drizzle of salted caramel adds a luxurious finish. It’s like biting into autumn itself, with all the warmth and comfort of the season captured in each golden morsel. Whether you’re serving them for a cozy weekend brunch or as a special dessert, these fritters are sure to elicit sighs of contentment. So fire up that oil, grab your mixing bowls, and get ready to fry up a batch of pure, sugary bliss!
