Name: Salted Caramel Pear Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: Canola or neutral oil, for frying (about 6 c.) -; 2 c. (240 g.) all-purpose flour -; 1/2 c. (100 g.) granulated sugar -; 2 tsp. baking powder -; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon -; 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided -; 1/2 c. (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed -; 2 large eggs -; 1/2 c. oat milk -; 2 Bartlett pears (about 11 oz.), finely chopped -; 1/2 c. store-bought or homemade caramel sauce -; Flaky sea salt (optional) -

Ingredients for - Salted Caramel Pear Fritters

1. Canola or neutral oil, for frying (about 6 c.)

2. 2 c. (240 g.) all-purpose flour

3. 1/2 c. (100 g.) granulated sugar

4. 2 tsp. baking powder

5. 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

6. 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided

7. 1/2 c. (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed

8. 2 large eggs

9. 1/2 c. oat milk

10. 2 Bartlett pears (about 11 oz.), finely chopped

11. 1/2 c. store-bought or homemade caramel sauce

12. Flaky sea salt (optional)

How to cook deliciously - Salted Caramel Pear Fritters

1 . Stage

In a large, heavy, high-sided skillet or medium pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour in oil to come about one-third up the sides. Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 360°.

2 . Stage

In a large bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt until combined.

3 . Stage

Using your fingertips, crumble butter into dry ingredients until small beads of flour-coated butter form.

4 . Stage

In a small bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Add to flour mixture and gently stir until no dry streaks remain. Fold in pears.

5 . Stage

Dollop 1/3 cup batter into oil, keeping batter in an oblong shape. Fry fritter until golden brown and begins to float, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a baking sheet. Let cool 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

6 . Stage

In a small bowl, combine caramel sauce and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt. Drizzle fritters with caramel. Sprinkle with sea salt (if using).