Best Caribbean Pumpkin Fritters Recipes

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CARIBBEAN PUMPKIN FRITTERS



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Make and share this Caribbean Pumpkin Fritters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by elizparodi

Categories     Caribbean

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 lbs cooked pumpkin
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
oil (for frying)
confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix together pumpkin, sugar, flour, nutmeg, salt, baking powder and egg. Mix well.
  • Heat shallow amount of oil in a frying pan.
  • Drop mixture by tablespoon-full into hot oil and fry over medium-low heat until golden brown on each side.
  • Remove from pan and drain on paper towel.
  • Dust with Confectioner's Sugar for a sweeter dish!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.6, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 210.2, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 26.7, Protein 5

CARIBBEAN PUMPKIN FRITTERS



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Although served with a sprinkle of sugar and spice on the top, these fritters are a side dish to the main dish of dinner.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 20-25 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs pumpkin
salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons allspice or 2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 egg
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
canola oil (for frying)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Peel, cut up and boil the pumpkin in salted water until soft. Or steam the pieces for about 10 minutes, or until soft.
  • Drain and mash pumpkin. In a little bowl mix the sugar and spice and add to the pumpkin.
  • Whisk an egg and mix into the pumpkin along with the milk. Add baking powder and flour until it comes to a good dropping consistency.
  • Shallow fry both sides on a medium heat until dark brown. Adjust heat when cooking so fritters cook through without burning. These fritters should be fairly thin with a creamy consistency inside when cooked.
  • For the garnish, simply mix the sugar with the spice.
  • Serve hot, sprinkled with the mixture of sugar and spice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.2, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 42.7, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4, Protein 1.5

CARIBBEAN PUMPKIN FRITTERS (CARIBBEAN)



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Make and share this Caribbean Pumpkin Fritters (Caribbean) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazy gourmet

Categories     Caribbean

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups canned pumpkin
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and the salt. Beat the eggs until fluffy.
  • Add the beaten eggs, hot pepper, melted margarine then the milk to dry ingredients and beat with a fork till smooth.
  • Stir in crushed pumpkin,(batter should be of a dropping consistency) add more milk if desired.
  • Drop by spoonfuls into preheated oil at 375 degrees F. Fry 4 to 5 minutes or until evenly browned. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.1, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 47.1, Sodium 393.7, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.2

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