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Pear Fritters

Name: Pear Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 eggs; 1 medium ripe pear, peeled and chopped; Additional oil for deep-fat frying; Sugar or confectioners' sugar

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + rising Cook: 20 min.

Makes

about 3 dozen

"My husband and I enjoy these fritters with morning coffee," writes Kelly Cox, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 eggs
1 medium ripe pear, peeled and chopped
Additional oil for deep-fat frying
Sugar or confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. In a saucepan, heat the milk, oil and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add eggs; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in pear. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Roll in sugar while warm. Serve warm.

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