Farnsworth House Pumpkin Fritters

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"I came across this restaurant recipe on the web. It sounds so simple; yet delicious. I can picture eating one of these fritters with some hot apple cider - takes me back to my New England trip."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 15 fritters

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups pumpkin (cooked or canned)
• 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 (for frying)
• powdered sugar, for dusting

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except oil and sugar. Mix until blended.
2. Place oil 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 the skillet. Fry until golden brown, and drain well on paper towels. Roll in or dust with powdered sugar.