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Pear Cinnamon Fritter Puffs

Light and fluffy pear-filled fritter puffs coated in cinnamon sugar and finished with optional vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Fried Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fritter Batter
  • 2 medium pears peeled and diced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pot
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Whisk together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Combine wet ingredients and mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
  3. Fold in diced pears and fry spoonfuls of batter in 350°F oil until golden brown.

Notes

Use firm-ripe pears and maintain steady oil temperature for best results.