Enjoy these crispy, powder sugar-coated, tropical treats while still warm with freshly brewed coffee.

Pineapple Banana Fritters

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained

3/4 cup chopped banana

1/2 cup milk

1 large egg, beaten lightly

Vegetable oil for deep-frying

Powdered sugar for dusting

1. In a small bowl sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, ginger, and salt.
2. In a bowl combine pineapple, banana, milk, and egg; mixing well. Add the flour mixture; stir batter until just combined.
3. In Dutch oven or deep fryer, heat 1 1/2-inches of oil to 375°F (190°C).
4. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil in batches, and fry fritters, turning, for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until they are golden. Transfer fritters with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Sift powdered sugar over fritters.

Makes about 20 fritters.