Salted Caramel Pear Fritters

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

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

2. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.

3. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined.

4. Fold in diced pears.

5. Heat 3 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).

6. Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil, frying 3-4 fritters at a time.

7. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

8. Drain on paper towels.

9. Warm caramel sauce in a microwave or small saucepan.

10. Drizzle fritters with caramel sauce and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

12. 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!