Happy Virtual Pumpkin Party!
We’re all invited!
This #VirtualPumpkinParty is an annual celebration of all things pumpkin!
What started as a college tradition between close friends has turned into the Pumpkin Party heard ’round the world!
Sara, from Cake Over Steak, has grown her idea to new heights! She gathers sweet and savory pumpkin recipes from her food blogger friends and delivers them all at once on a chilly October day over the interwebs.
And today is that day!
When I got to thinking about this post, all sorts of ideas ran through my head…pumpkin pasta, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin whoopie pies, etc. etc. etc… and then I settled in on a recipe that holds importance in my life, and maybe it will for many of you, too.
Here’s the story – and please don’t judge – I am not a fan of pumpkin pie. Okay – I said it, it’s out there – fyooo, so liberating… But you know how it goes, pumpkin pie is passed around the table, folks grab a slice and top with a dollop of Cool Whip. I may or may not take a nibble – but I usually find myself thinking – there has got to be a better way.
Enter Deep Fried Pumpkin Pie Bites. Oh yeahhhh – you know what I’m talking about. These bites are a close relative, maybe even the fraternal twin of my pumpkin fritter, and a distant cousin once removed of my apple zeppole, but with their true pumpkin pie center and crispy ginger-colored crust they are hands down their own person, I mean being, no wait, their own Bite.
These bites will have you craving pumpkin pie every season of the year. I promise.
Like a good pumpkin pie, the puree is lightly scented with pumpkin pie spice composed of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice, but rather than land in a traditional pie crust, the puree is scooped and slipped into a hot oil bath for about 5 minutes, then rolled in a dusting of cinnamon sugar. Yep.
They’re a hit in my house….even with the pie lovers.
So. Good.
So don’t forget to check out the 100’s of pumpkin recipes from over the years on the official Virtual Pumpkin Party page! And this year’s recipes down below! You’ll be glad you did!!
Buon Appetito!
PrintDeep Fried Pumpkin Pie Bites
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine butter, salt, pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 cup sugar and water. Bring to a boil.
- Remove pan from heat and add flour.
- Return pan to medium heat and stir continuously until mixture forms a ball, about 3 – 5 minutes.
- Transfer the flour mixture to a large bowl.
- Let the mixture cool for a couple minutes before adding the eggs.
- While the mixture is cooling prepare the cinnamon sugar mixture. Combine 1/4 cup sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.
- Using an electric hand mixer on low speed, add eggs, one at a time, incorporating each egg completely before adding the next. Beat until smooth.
- Add the pumpkin and beat until incorporated. If not frying immediately, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until using.
- When ready to fry, pour enough oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches.
- Heat the oil over medium until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees. (Never let the oil get above 375 degrees.)
- Using a small scoop or two small spoons, carefully drop a rounded tablespoon of dough into the hot oil.
- Turn the dough once or twice until golden brown and puffed. About 5 minutes.
- Fry them in batches so not to overcrowd then pan.
- Drain on paper towel and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture while it’s still warm.
- Transfer to a serving dish.
- Serve warm.
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Gayle Larsson says
Can these be done in the air fryer?
Annie says
I cannot speak from experience (yet)… I’ll need to try that!
Caty Maria Smithing says
Wow! I have not tried these! THey look great!
Cassandra says
How many pumpkin balls does this recipe make?
Annie says
Roughly 15, depending on the size you roll them out to. Thanks for asking!
Sara @ Cake Over Steak says
Woowwww these sound amazing! I’m also not a big fan of pumpkin pie (sh!), but I think I would be 100% on board with these things. They SCREAM pumpkin party. Thanks for sharing!!
Annie says
Thanks for having me, my friend! That was one fun party!! 🙂
Tamara Andersen says
I’m in good company – I’m always looking for excuses to skip pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving! These delightful little bites look so amazing… I might have to dispense with self-imposed discipline and give them a try. Yum!
Annie says
Dispense away…it is the holidays, after all! 😉 Thank you, my dear! Enjoy!!
Meg | Meg is Well says
Oh, my god, these are amazing! I would love these in the morning with coffee or in the evening with some ice cream. Basically any time on any day.
Annie says
Mmmm – I say YES to both!! Thank you, friend! 🙂