½ cup Mike & Ike candies (I used two of the fun size boxes) - optional
Instructions
Corn and Cheese Fritters
Mix all of the fritter ingredients, except for the vegetable oil, in a mixing bowl.
Heat up about 2 inches of oil to 350 in a heavy bottomed pan or pot.
Scoop a couple of tablespoons of fritter batter. I used an ice cream scoop. Drop in the hot oil and fry about a minute or two per side. Flip the fritter when browned.
Transfer fritter to a cooling rack placed over paper towels to drain and cool
For the pear salsa
Peel and chop up the pears
Place in a saucepan with the water, ginger and the mike and candies.
Add in the onion, jalapeno, vinegar and spices.
Allow mixture to soften.
Once softened, blend with an immersion blender.
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Recipe by Confident Cook, Hesitant Baker at https://confident-cook.com/2013/10/corn-cheese-fritters-with-pear-salsa.html