Description
Quick and easy pear and cardamom donut holes made with fresh Bosc pears and aromatic cardamom sugar. A perfect 25-minute seasonal treat.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cardamom (divided)
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 cup finely diced pear (about 1 large pear)
Oil for frying
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, 1/2 tsp cardamom, and salt.
Step 2: In a separate medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
Step 3: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 4: Fold in the finely diced pears until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 5: Heat about 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
Step 6: Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, drop rounded tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid crowding.
Step 7: Fry the pear and cardamom donut holes for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides.
Step 8: While the donuts fry, mix the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp cardamom in a small bowl.
Step 9: Remove the donut holes with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels, then immediately roll in the cardamom sugar while hot.
Notes
Ensure the pears are finely diced so they cook quickly inside the batter. Use a thermometer to keep the oil at a steady 350°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 donut holes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
