Pumpkin Fritters
1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh recipe click here)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups canola oil for frying
Topping:
Confectionery sugar
In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin, egg, flour, sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt. Mix until smooth.
Heat oil in a deep saucepan to 325 degrees. Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, and serve immediately with sifted powdered sugar on top.
