PRETTY PUMPKIN WONTONS

Pretty Pumpkin Wontons image

This is a sensational, easy recipe that is perfect for an appetizer, snack or dessert. Everyone loves how the flavors meld beautifully. I made it up after wanting to put my own twist on some squash ravioli I had at a restaurant. —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 40 wontons (1-1/2 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon salt
40 wonton wrappers
Oil for deep-fat frying
DIP:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin, cheese and salt. Place 1 tablespoonful in the center of a wonton wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten edges with water; bring corners to center over filling and press edges together to seal. Repeat., In an electric skillet or a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wontons in batches for 30-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine dip ingredients. Serve with wontons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.