Pumpkin Donuts and Pumpkin Fritters

Pumpkin Donuts and Pumpkin Fritters

by Muhammad
(South Africa)

Pumpkin Fritters

Pumpkin fritters

These simple pumpkin fritters are lightly spiced and make a delicious fall breakfast, snack, or side dish. They are easy for kids to help mix and can be served with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or maple syrup.

Makes: About 12 fritters

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1-2 tablespoons sugar, optional
  • 2 large eggs

Directions

  1. Cook pumpkin until very soft and mash or puree until smooth.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar if using.
  3. Beat eggs and stir into the pumpkin mixture.
  4. Mix until smooth. If the batter seems very loose, stir in a little extra flour until it resembles thick pancake batter.
  5. Lightly grease a skillet and heat over medium heat.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the skillet.
  7. Cook 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  8. Serve warm with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, maple syrup, or pumpkin syrup.

Kid Helper Jobs

  • Measure ingredients.
  • Mash the pumpkin.
  • Mix the batter.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top.

Pumpkin Puff Donut Holes

Pumpkin donut holes

These pumpkin donut holes are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with pumpkin spice flavor. They make a fun fall treat for Halloween parties, harvest celebrations, and autumn baking days.

Makes: About 2 dozen donut holes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Powdered sugar for topping

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening, sugar, and eggs.
  2. Blend in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture.
  5. Mix in the milk until smooth.
  6. Cover and chill the batter for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy saucepan to 365°F.
  8. Drop batter by rounded teaspoons into the hot oil.
  9. Fry until golden brown, turning as needed.
  10. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Important: Keep donut holes small. Large spoonfuls may brown on the outside before cooking completely in the center.

Safety Note

Kids can help mix the batter and decorate the finished donut holes, but adults should handle all hot oil and frying.

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