Pear and Cheddar Fritters

• 4 medium Bartlett pears, peeled
• 16 1 1/2 x 1 x 1/4-inch-thick slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten to blend
• 2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

1. Cut 3 thin vertical slices from opposite sides of each pear; discard cores.
2. Alternating pear and cheese slices, place 2 cheese slices between 3 pear slices for each of 8 fritters.
3. Holding each cheese-pear sandwich firmly together, coat lightly with flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs, coating completely and pressing crumbs to adhere.
4. Pour oil into heavy large skillet to depth of 1 inch and heat to 350F.
5. Cook fritters in batches until golden, turning with slotted spoon, about 2 minutes per side.
6. Drain on paper towels.

bartlett, cheddar cheese, flour, eggs, fresh white breadcrumbs, vegetable oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pear-and-cheddar-fritters-1297 (may not work)