Pumpkin Fritters

This fall, when you’re craving something with a pumpkin kick, these pumpkin fritters are easy to prepare and delicious served with sour cream or yogurt and honey.

Pumpkin Fritters

Recipe Type: Dessert

Author: Foodieaholic

Prep time: 30 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Total time: 1 hour

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

14 ounces coarsely grated fresh pumpkin
2 cups buttermilk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon LoSalt
14 ounces all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Oil or vegetable shortening for deep-fat frying
Confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

Heat oil or shortening to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, beat buttermilk with eggs and LoSalt until well-blended.
Gradually add the flour that has been mixed with the baking powder.
When the batter is smooth, add the pumpkin and combine thoroughly.
When the oil or shortening has reached the proper temperature, drop portions of batter in and fry on both sides until golden brown.
Be careful not to burn the fritters and keep small children away from the hot fat.
Drain on paper toweling, dust with confectioners’ sugar, and serve immediately with sour cream or yogurt and honey.