Chop the pears into small cubes and set aside.  In a skillet, add about 2 inches of neutral oil and heat on medium-low to medium.

In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, vanilla extract, almond extract, eggs, brown sugar, lemon zest, and melted butter. Whisk together until smooth.

Add the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, and nutmeg.  Mix together until just combined, then add in chopped pears. Fold together until the pears are fully incorporated.

Once the oil is hot (preferably reaching around 350 degrees F if using a candy thermometer), spoon 3 heaping tablespoons of batter into skillet.  I used a small ice cream scoop for this.  You want the batter to spread out more vs. being in more of a ball (or they'll be underdone). 

Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Once cooked, remove from oil with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel to drain, then move to a cooling rack.

To make the glaze, add the honey, maple syrup, butter, powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to a bowl and whisk together.  I strongly recommend sifting the powdered sugar to avoid lumps.

Brush your pear fritters with the glaze, or (my preferred method) quickly dunk them in it on each side.  Set on a cooling rack to set...I put my cooling rack on top of a baking tray with foil for easy cleanup.