These are decadent delights sure to perfectly complement your meal and end your day with a smile. One very important element is to not skimp on the ingredients; for example, do not substitute skim for buttermilk,  low fat instead of full fat, etc.  You live once; yes, moderation is key but when you do decide to splurge once in a while just go for it and you'll be glad you did.

Jules' Pear Fritters

What You'll Need:

• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tsps sugar 1 tsp cinnamon sugar
• 1 cup sour cream, full fat...do not skimp here!
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 2 peeled and cored pears
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Lemon, vanilla or peach ice cream (mint flavored sorbet is also amazing with this), for garnish, optional
• Powdered sugar for garnish
• Maple syrup for garnish
• Basil, finely chopped for garnish

How You'll Do It:

• Whisk together buttermilk, egg, sugar, cinnamon sugar and sour cream. Add flour. Set aside. 
• Slice the cored pears into rings. Heat the oil in skillet. Dip rings into batter and place in hot oil. Fry until golden brown. 
• Top with ice cream and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar and powered sugar, if desired. 
• Drizzle with maple syrup and garnish with a basil, if desired.

Spring is on our doorsteps and why not ring it in full force?

Cheers!