Description
My Famous Pumpkin Fritters are a South African classic made with mashed pumpkin, a lightly sweetened batter, and fried until golden brown. Finished with cinnamon sugar, they’re fluffy, comforting, and perfect as a snack, side, or dessert.
Ingredients
230 g mashed pumpkin (cooked and well-drained)
1 egg
1 cup (128 g) self-raising flour, sieved
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2–3 tablespoons coconut oil (for frying)
Cinnamon sugar, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil pumpkin until soft, then strain well to remove excess water. Measure 230 g after draining.
- Blend pumpkin and egg together until smooth.
- Add flour, salt, baking powder, and brown sugar. Whisk until combined.
- Let batter rest for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Heat coconut oil in a frying pan. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before serving.
Notes
Add nutmeg or ginger for extra spice.
Drizzle with honey or maple syrup instead of cinnamon sugar for a sweet twist.
Serve with whipped cream or yogurt for a dessert-style version.
Drain pumpkin well to prevent soggy fritters.
Can be baked at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes as a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
