Description
Baked Pumpkin Fritter Bites are a delicious fall treat, combining moist pumpkin flavor with a crispy caramelized glaze, perfect for gatherings or dessert.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two 24-cup mini muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vanilla, and egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined and crumbly.
- Add the pumpkin and stir until fully incorporated into the batter.
- Scoop a heaping tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the fritters are set but slightly undercooked. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before transferring them to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Turn on the oven broiler to high. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth and thin enough to drizzle.
- Dip the top of each fritter into the glaze and set it upright on the baking sheet for the glaze to drip down the sides.
- Place the fritters in the oven and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until they start to crisp and caramelize on top. Watch closely as they can brown quickly.
- Once they’re caramelized, remove from the oven and brush the remaining glaze over the tops. Let the glaze set for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Try a cinnamon sugar coating instead of glazing for an extra spicy twist.
Add a pinch of pumpkin pie spice to the glaze for more flavor.
Chopped pecans or walnuts can be added to the batter for added texture.
For a vegan option, use plant-based butter and a flax egg.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
