Pumpkin Fritters with Vanilla Ice Cream
Created by Colin Cowie
Oprah.com | January 01, 2006
- 10
Ingredients
- Canola or vegetable oil , for frying
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar , plus 3 tablespoons for finishing
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon , plus 1 tablespoon for finishing
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin
- Vanilla ice cream , for serving
Preparation
Step 1
A sprinkling of cinnamon sugar and a scoop of vanilla ice cream add sparkle, sweetness, and a dash of pure
Directions
Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to a medium-heavy saucepan. Set over medium heat, add 1 inch oil and heat until the temperature reaches 350F.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until blended. Whisk pumpkin into eggs until combined. Add flour mixture to pumpkin; stir just until combined.
In a small bowl, stir together remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. To serve, arrange fritters on dessert plates. Sprinkle with rounded teaspoonfuls cinnamon mixture; serve with ice cream.