Crisp on the outside and moist, tender and pumpkiny on the inside, these Cinnamon Sugared Pumpkin Fritters are seasonally delicious!
Oh fall, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…
I may be having the best fall ever friends. I’m not sure why this year feels so much better than previous years, but boy oh boy, it’s been just beautiful.
Maybe it’s because as I get older, I seem to appreciate things more. I take more time to enjoy what the world has to offer.
How bout you guys? Are you taking time to soak in everything fall is dishing out?
The changing leaves, the crisp, clear blue skies, all the pretty pumpkins and mums scattered about?
As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t just bake with pumpkin during the fall/winter months. I squeak in a few recipes every now and then during the spring and summer because it’s something I really enjoy.
I know it’s a major no-no to even mention the word pumpkin if it’s not yet October, but I’m a rebel. I’ll eat what I want when I want it.
These yummy little Cinnamon Sugared Pumpkin Fritters are as delicious as they sound guys. Plump little pumpkiny fritters fried to perfection then rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture that’s sure to satisfy your pumpkin craving.
I don’t indulge in fried foods often, but these are so worth it. They’re so seasonally delicious with a hot cup of apple cider.
What is a fritter?
If you’re not familiar with fritters, they can be sweet or savory. They’re fried pastries similar to doughnuts that are made with flour, eggs, milk, sugar, melted butter and in this case, pumpkin and the warm spices of cinnamon, ginger and cloves.
Simply make the batter and using a standard size (1 1/2 inch) ice cream scoop for larger fritters or a small cookie scoop for mini fritters, drop into heated vegetable oil and fry until evenly browned and cooked through.
A bit of a toss in some cinnamon sugar and you’ve got a fabulous taste of fall on a plate! Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Cinnamon Sugared Pumpkin Fritters Recipe:
I use a deep fry thermometer to make sure my vegetable oil is heated to 350 degrees and no higher, so the fritters don’t brown too quickly.
Stand right in front of the pot while you are cooking the fritters and continue to flip them, so they brown evenly.
I used a standard size (1 1/2 inch) ice cream scoop and got about 14 nice size fritters.
If you use a standard size ice cream scoop, the fritters will take about 5-6 minutes to cook through. If you decide to use a smaller cookie scoop, they should take about 4-5 minutes.
Crisp on the outside and moist, tender and pumpkiny on the inside, these Cinnamon Sugared Pumpkin Fritters are seasonally delicious!
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 15-oz. can pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 Tbsp. melted butter
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
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In a large bowl, whisk together the first seven ingredients. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin, milk and melted butter until well combined. Add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. No need to over mix here.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a wire rack over the parchment.
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Heat several inches of vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven to 350 degrees. You will need to add enough oil so that while the fritters are cooking they are completely submerged in the oil. Using a standard size (1 1/2 inch) ice cream scoop, drop batter into hot oil. Do not crowd the pot. (I cook about 4-5 at a time) Fry until fritters are a golden brown and cooked though, about 5-6 minutes. Remove to prepared sheet.
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar coating.
Roll each fritter in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated. Serve fritters while warm.
Aw, we posted cinnamon sugar recipes at the same time hehe – great minds think alike! Love the sound of these fritters! I am definitely saving this one to try soon! Delicious!
Can’t wait to check yours out Alex!
Mini pumpkin fritters , I can taste them as I write this and would love to have one.
I wish we were neighbors Gerlinde. I’d share! Hope you’re doing ok!
These look like they are worth indulging in! I need to start making pumpkin recipes year round. I do love them, but often I tend to only make them in the fall. These fritters look so delicious.
Thanks Kathy! I LOVE anything pumpkin and these little fritters are such a treat!
I can see these disappearing really fast!! The perfect little bite-sized treat that would go great with my coffee right about now! Pinned! Happy Monday, my friend :)
They’re somewhat addictive Dawn. Take it from one who knows! Happy Monday!
Now THIS is how you do Monday! These fritters look absolutely phenomenal, Mare!!!! I declare these THE treat for the fall season! I only see one problem with these gorgeous fritters – I’m not going to want to share! I can’t wait to try these! Definitely making them this weekend! Pinned!
P.s. It’s so good to hear you and Tom are having a lovely fall! I need to take a page from your book and take more time for myself… and get an AirStream. ;)
Thanks so much Chey! As each year goes by, time seems to go by even faster. I’ve tried to not be so hard on myself lately and enjoy what life has to offer instead of obsess over things I don’t get done. We’ve really been enjoying our time in the Airstream too! So relaxing! Hope you have an awesome week!
Oh my word. These look SO GOOD! I’m with you on using pumpkin in non pumpkin months too–it’s delicious so why limit yourself?
Yes! I enjoy it all year long, but even more during the fall/winter months! These fritters are so easy and irresistible Kelsie!
Oh man! All I want to do is pluck one or two of these beauties from the plate to pop in my mouth!! I am with you – I love this season!!
It’s been great hasn’t it Annie! These are fall on a plate!
I’ll take a dozen! Just the thing to enjoy beside a cozy cup of tea and love the pumpkin flavouring :)
Perfect with a side of tea or cider Jennifer!
I’m definitely enjoying all that fall has to offer this year! The weather has been lovely and we’ve been getting out for some walks on nearby trails! As for these fritters, I’m just about to pour a mug of tea and would love a few of these to go with it! Pinning!
So happy you;re enjoying it too Leanne! Thanks so much for pinning. I know you’d love these!
I’m in such a cinnamon-sugar mood right now, Mary Ann! I know my fam would love these so much! And so now that can of pumpkin in my pantry is calling my name…..loudly. Thanks for the recipe!
Yay! Bake a batch Laura! You won’t be disappointed!
Perfect pairing with a hot cup of joe on a crisp fall day, delicious! These would definitely be gone in no time!
Thanks Kevin! So cozy with a cup of coffee, tea or cider!
Fritters!!! The best. I got excited to see these on your IG this morning. I just know my kids would be thrilled by these! The cinnamon sugar is the perfect finishing touch!
Can’t resist a fritter Katherine!
What an amazing colour inside these! They look like such a great idea, I’d happily eat the lot!
Thanks Matt! They’re totally yummy!
My mouth is watering! These pumpkin fritters look amazing, Mary Ann. A truly spectacular fall treat!
Thanks Marissa. They’re so easy and such a great treat for fall.
Yum. Wish I had some right now!
Bet you’d love ’em Betty!
These fritters look so irresistible! :)
Thanks Laura! They’re definitely addictive!