Salted Caramel Pear Fritters
Delight in these crispy, sweet pear fritters drizzled with salted caramel for a perfect treat.
Ingredients
Frying oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2.5 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 0.5 cups cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups oat milk
- 2 pear Bartlett pears (about 11 oz.), finely chopped
- 0.5 cups store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
- optional sea salt Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 360°F (182°C).
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and 1 tsp salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Whisk eggs and milk, then combine with dry ingredients. Fold in chopped pears.
- Drop 1/3 cup batter into hot oil, fry until golden and floating, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on wire rack.
- Mix caramel sauce with remaining salt. Drizzle over fritters and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Notes
Ensure oil is at proper temperature for crispy fritters.