❤️ Why You’ll Love These Apple & Pumpkin Fritters
Quick: This recipe is so easy to make and will take only 10-minutes to prep, and under an hour to make from start to finish Sweet & Savory: This pumpkin fritters recipe combines both the sweetness of apples and pumpkin, with the savoriness of the herbs, garlic, and onion Holiday-Friendly: This fritter recipe would be so good as an appetizer or side dish for a holiday meal like Thanksgiving or Christmas
🍲 Ingredients
Apples – For this pumpkin fritter recipe, I used Cosmic Crisp® apples. These are the perfect apples for a sweet and savory recipe like this. This type of apple is a cross between the Enterprise and Honeycrisp varieties. They’re large, juicy, and are so firm and crisp. It”s the perfect balance of sweet and tart which pairs nicely with a sweet and savory recipe Pumpkin – There is so much to do with a can of pumpkin puree, and it can seriously go so far. You can add it to oatmeal, and smoothies, make pumpkin spice lattes, cook with it, and bake with it, the options are endless. It’s also so good for you. It’s rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
👩🍳 How to Make Pumpkin Fritters
🪄 Tips and Tricks
Apple Mixture: If you find the apple mixture too loose, set it in the fridge for 30 minutes before working with it. You can also add 1 tbsp of flour at a time and stir to make it thicker How do I serve pumpkin fritters: I love to top these with Greek yogurt. You can serve these as a first course, an appetizer, or a side dish at your holiday or fall meal
🗒 Substitutions
Gluten-Free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free. If you do need to add flour to thicken your apple mixture up, as mentioned above, then make sure to use gluten-free flour and you’ll be golden Vegan: If you want to make these pumpkin fritters vegan, substitute the feta with a vegan option, and serve with a plant-based yogurt or sour cream vs. the Greek yogurt
🗒 Best served with
Pull Apart Cheese Bread: Great served as another appetizer with your meal Holiday Cheese Board: Another appy idea for the holiday season Winter Chopped Salad: A great apple recipe, and salad full of fall flavors that pairs nicely with these fritters
👝 How to Store Leftovers
Store in a sealed container in your fridge for 3-4 days, however, these are best freshly fried. When you’re ready to reheat, you can pop them into your toaster or toaster oven so they maintain a crisp.
🤔 Common Questions
