Pumpkin Fritters
A remarkably quick and simple seasonal dish using the pumpkin flesh from all those carved out halloween pumpkins from D G J Tanner Lyburn Farmhouse Cheesemakers , Goodalls Strawberries
Equally good as a starter served with rocket, feta cheese and a drizzle of balsamic dressing or a breakfast alternative served with a dusting of cinnamon sugar
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
- 450g peeled pumpkin
- 60g flour
- 5ml baking powder
- 2 eggs
- milk (optional)
- 45ml sunflower oil
- 45g butter
Method
- Steam the pumpkin until soft and then mash to a puree
- Mix the pumpkin, flour, baking powder and eggs to form a batter of dropping consistency adding a little milk if it is too still to thick
- Heat the oil and butter in a big heavy based frying pan
- Add a spoonful of batter to the frying pan and cook until golden brown on each side
- Remove and drain on kitchen paper
- Serve.