Description
These Easy Baked Pumpkin Fritter Bites are a delicious, fluffy, and warmly spiced snack perfect for fall or any time you crave pumpkin flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients like canned pumpkin, warm spices, and a tender batter baked to golden perfection, they’re quick to prepare and ideal for snacking or serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Other
- Cooking spray or a little oil, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. This combines all the warm spices and leavening agents uniformly.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg. Add the canned pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and milk, then mix until smooth and creamy without any lumps.
- Create the Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or spoon just until combined; avoid overmixing as a slightly lumpy batter is okay.
- Shape the Fritters: Using a spoon, drop small dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each to allow for expansion while baking.
- Bake Them Up: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the fritter bites are lightly golden on the outside and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Down: Let the fritters cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes, then transfer them carefully to a wire rack to prevent sogginess and keep them fluffy.
- Add the Finishing Touches: Optionally, sprinkle powdered sugar over the fritters or drizzle with a simple glaze for added sweetness before serving.
Notes
- Fresh pumpkin can be used in place of canned; roast and puree approximately 1 cup of fresh pumpkin first.
- Store leftover fritter bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave or toaster oven until warmed through before serving.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin fritters, baked fritters, pumpkin bites, fall snack, easy pumpkin recipe, vegetarian snack
