Pumpkin Fritters
Total preparation time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned pumpkin
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- vegetable oil or shortening for frying
- powdered sugar
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine all ingredients except oil or shortening and sugar. Mix until blended.
- Place oil or shortening to a depth of 1 inch in a deep, heavy skillet or electric frying pan. Heat to 350 degrees.
- Drop mixture by spoonfuls into hot oil. Do not crowd skillet. Fry until golden brown, and drain well on paper towels.
- Roll in powdered sugar. Makes about 15 fritters.