Pumpkin fritters are a staple in very West Indian kitchen. They can be served as either sweet or savory. If served as a sweet, dust with cinnamon or nutmeg and brown sugar.
If you want to try a twist on the theme, then substitute ripe banana or very ripe plantains! These small changes can give you a lot of foodie fun.
Enjoy!
Iana has been working with me since I reopened after COVID “ended” and Connie moved to the US. I loved my old Pumpkin Fritter recipe, but when I tasted Iana’s, I dropped mine for hers. We now make her fritters regularly for our classes. These fritters can be served as either sweet or savory. If served as a sweet, dust with cinnamon and icing sugar. Substitute ripe banana or ripe plantains in the same quantity if you want a different flavour. Finally, this is a vegan option because it does not use eggs. Enjoy!
1 Pound of pumpkin 1 Teaspoon of salt ½ Teaspoon of cinnamon
Peel and cube the pumpkin and then boil it with the teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon for about 20 minutes, or until soft. When finished, drain it and let it cool.
½ Teaspoon of cinnamon 1 Tablespoon of vanilla ½ Cup of brown (aka “natural”) sugar to taste 2 Cups of flour ½ Teaspoon of baking powder
Mash the pumpkin and season it with the sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Once done, slowly add in the flour and baking powder a little bit at a time to have the batter reach a texture similar to pancake batter. When ready, drop tablespoons sizes into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
Enjoy!
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If this recipe really makes your mouth water, why don’t you come for cooking classes in Antigua. Come for one class or a series of classes and you can even stay in our BnB.