Pear Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
• 1  eggs 
• 0.7 cup flour all-purpose
• 3 tablespoons milk 
• 4 servings oil for deep frying
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1  pears diced cored peeled
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• deep fryer

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Saute the pears until caramelized; set aside to cool.
3. 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.
4. Gently fold pears into the batter.
5. Heat deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop batter by rounded spoonfuls into hot oil, and fry until golden brown.
6. Drain briefly on paper towels.
7. Serve hot.