Caribbean Pumpkin Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs cooked pumpkin
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• oil (for frying)
• confectioners' sugar (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together pumpkin, sugar, flour, nutmeg, salt, baking powder and egg. Mix well.

2. 2

   Heat shallow amount of oil in a frying pan.

3. 3

   Drop mixture by tablespoon-full into hot oil and fry over medium-low heat until golden brown on each side.

4. 4

   Remove from pan and drain on paper towel.

5. 5

   Dust with Confectioner's Sugar for a sweeter dish!