Pear and cheddar fritters
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | mediums | Bartlett pears; peeled |
| 16 | slices | Sharp cheddar cheese; (1 1/2 x 1 x |
| ; 1/4-inch-thick) | ||
| ½ | cup | All purpose flour |
| 2 | larges | Eggs; beaten to blend |
| 2 | cups | Fresh white breadcrumbs |
| Vegetable oil; (for frying) | ||
Directions
Cut 3 thin vertical slices from opposite sides of each pear; discard cores.
Alternating pear and cheese slices, place 2 cheese slices between 3 pear slices for each of 8 fritters. Holding each cheese-pear sandwich firmly together, coat lightly with flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs, coating completely and pressing crumbs to adhere.
Pour oil into heavy large skillet to depth of 1 inch and heat to 350F. Cook fritters in batches until golden, turning with slotted spoon, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Makes 8.
Bon Appetit March 1993
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