Pear Fritters

Recipe Instructions Heat oil in fryer to 350 degrees. In a bowl combine 1 1/3 cups flour with baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, combine milk, eggs, maple syrup, butter and lemon juice. Whisk liquid into flour. Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes. Peel pears and cut into wedges. Dredge pear wedges in flour. Dip floured wedge into batter and add to heated oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until fritter is browned and crisp. Keep fritters warm as others fry. Sprinkle fritters with confectioners' sugar and serve with creme fraiche. This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.