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pumpkin fritters

Golden, crisp and lightly spiced, these pumpkin fritters capture the flavour of the season in every bite.

A quick toss in cinnamon sugar gives them just the right sweetness, while a drizzle of maple syrup takes them over the top.

Pumpkin fritters are one of those treats that taste like pure comfort. The batter comes together in minutes with pantry staples and a scoop of pumpkin purée for that unmistakable autumn warmth.

Fried until golden and tossed in cinnamon sugar, they’re crisp on the outside, tender inside and perfect with coffee or a splash of maple syrup. Make them for brunch, dessert or just because you need a snack. This small-batch recipe delivers big, cozy flavour.

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Pumpkin Fritters

Crisp, golden fritters with warm spice and pumpkin sweetness. Tossed in cinnamon sugar and best enjoyed while still warm.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 cup 10% cream
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • maple syrup to drizzle

Instructions

  • Heat 4 cups oil (375° F) in a large Dutch oven.
  • Put flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and spice in a large bowl and whisk lightly to mix.
  • Add cream, purée, vanilla, beaten egg and 2 tbsp oil, and stir until just combined. Don’t over mix.
  • Using a soup spoon, about 1 tbsp, carefully drop batter into the hot oil. Don’t over-crowd the pan —5-6 at a time should be enough. Fry for 2-3 minutes and flip, cooking for another couple of minutes or until fritters are deep golden brown.
  • Place the finished fritters on a plate covered with paper towels in a warm oven and continue frying the rest.
  • Mix the cinnamon with the remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a paper bag. Add the warm fritters and shake to cover.
  • Serve while still warm with a drizzle of maple syrup.