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Cinnamon Spiced Northwest Pear Fritters

List of Ingredients





Home-cooked fritters are a delightful treat for weekend snacks or coffee breaks. Warm and homey appeal, this variation is perfect with steaming cups of coffee or a fresh-brewed pot of tea.


1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
2-1/4 cups flour
1 package (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs slightly beaten
1 firm-ripe Northwest Anjou or Bosc Pear, pared cored and chopped
Vegetable Oil
Sugar


Recipe



Combine milk, 1/4 cup oil and honey in saucepan; heat to 120° F. Combine flour, yeast, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in mixing bowl. Add hot milk mixture; mix thoroughly. Dough will be stiff. Add eggs; beat well. Stir in pears. Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until doubled. Deep-fry heaping tablespoonfuls at 375° F in 2-inches oil until nicely browned, turn once. Drain on paper towels; shake with sugar to serve.