The Sweet Pumpkin Fritters are soft, fragrant, and so delicious that they disappear in no time. Ideal for a snack, they are easy and very quick to make with only pumpkin, sugar, flour, lemon zest, and raisins. There are no eggs or yeast. Mix everything, fry spoonfuls in hot oil, and eat them hot as they are or with a sprinkle of powdered sugar… simply delicious! Follow the recipe and make them with me!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3People
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 278.36 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 42.75 (g) of which sugars 19.68 (g)
- Proteins 3.32 (g)
- Fat 12.27 (g) of which saturated 2.12 (g)of which unsaturated 9.53 (g)
- Fibers 4.15 (g)
- Sodium 3.61 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 4 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 5.64 oz pumpkin (clean weight)
- 0.14 cup sugar
- 0.63 cup flour
- 0.42 cup water
- 1.41 tsp lemon zest (grated)
- 0.71 oz raisins (soaked in water and dried)
- 0.85 cup peanut oil (for frying)
Tools
- Food Scale
- Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Paper Towels
Steps
Wash the pumpkin, remove seeds and fibers, and cut into small cubes. In a bowl, add sugar, flour, and grated lemon zest to the pumpkin. Stir with a spoon and add the water.
Add the raisins previously soaked in water and patted dry. Heat the oil in a pan to the right temperature (test with a wooden stick, if it bubbles, it’s ready). Take a spoonful of batter and drop it into the oil; once they float and color, turn them over and after a few minutes, remove them. Place them on paper towels and serve hot as is or sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Tips
Roll the fritters in granulated sugar while still hot or sprinkle with powdered sugar
For a spiced touch, you can add cinnamon or nutmeg
You can replace the raisins with chocolate chips
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Does the pumpkin need to be cooked before making the fritters?
For this recipe, it should be added to the batter raw in small cubes
