PUMPKIN WONTONS WITH BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE

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As a change from the usual pumpkin pie or cake, we created these deliciously different wontons. The butterscotch sauce would also taste great over ice cream. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup canned pumpkin
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
48 wonton wrappers
Oil for frying
SAUCE:
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

For filling, in a large bowl, beat the first 7 ingredients until blended. Place a tablespoonful of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten edges with water; top with another wonton wrapper. Pinch edges with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling., In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry wontons, a few at a time, for 30-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute, without stirring. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve with wontons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.