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5 from 13 votes

Apple Pear Fritters with Honey Glaze

Crispy, deep fried, and perfectly spiced apple pear fritters with a buttery honey glaze. Easy to make, fun to eat, and oh so delicious!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Britney

Ingredients

Apple Pear Fritters

  • 2 Fuji Apples
  • 2 Bartlett Pears
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Lemon, Zest
  • 4 tbsps Salted Butter, melted
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • ½ tsp Nutmeg
  • Neutral oil (such as canola or grapeseed oil)

Honey Glaze

  • ½ cup Honey
  • 4 tbsps Butter, melted
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 tbsps Milk
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Chop apples and pears into cubes and set aside. (if using canned pears, see notes section) In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, vanilla extract, eggs, brown sugar, lemon zest, and melted butter. Whisk together until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, and nutmeg. Mix together and add to the wet ingredients. Also add in the chopped apples and pears. Fold together until dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
  • In a skillet, add about 2 inches of neutral oil and heat on medium low to medium. Once oil is hot (preferably reaching 350-360 degrees F if using a candy thermometer), spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of batter into skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Once cooked, remove from oil and set aside on a cooling rack or a paper towel to allow oil to drain.
  • Make the honey glaze: add honey, butter, powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to a small sauce pan over medium low heat. Whisk together until a glaze forms and remove from heat (about 4-5 minutes).
  • Brush apple pear fritters with honey glaze on a cooling rack.

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Notes

  • If using canned pears, use 3 15 oz cans of sliced pears. Be sure to drain the syrup!
  • Nutrition

    Calories: 375kcal