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Pumpkin Fritters for Mardi Gras in Germany

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Pumkin Fritter

Fasching Fritters with Pumpkin

J.McGavin

Some people like their traditional fare a little more sophisticated. That’s why Kürbiskrapfen, or pumpkin fritters are fun additions to a Mardi Gras or Fasching party. Or try serving the slightly sweet fritters for dessert with a sweet, white wine.

Makes about 8 fritters, but the recipe doubles easily.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 c canned pumpkin
  • 1/3 c sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 c white wine
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 c all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp double -acting baking powder
  • 1 T pine nuts
  • 1/4 c mini chocolate chips
  • 1 T raisins
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Preparation:

Start heating at least 3 inches of oil in a pan or deep-fat fryer. Allow another 3 inches headroom in fryer for foaming and fritters. You will want your thermometer to read 365°F when you are frying.

Mix pumpkin with sugar, egg, wine and lemon zest. Stir dry ingredients separately, then mix quickly into wet ingredients. Fold in pine nuts, raisins and chocolate.

Drop fritters in 1/4 cup portions into the hot fat. Check them after 4 minutes and turn them if necessary. Total frying time 8-10 minutes. Remove from fryer and drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar (or sugar and cinnamon).

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