Description
These Baked Pumpkin Fritter Bites are a delightful fall treat featuring warm pumpkin pie spices baked into soft, moist fritters. Topped with a sweet powdered sugar glaze that caramelizes under the broiler, these bite-sized fritters are perfect for snacking or serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dry 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
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two 24-cup mini muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg together until smooth. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is crumbly but combined.
- Add pumpkin: Stir the canned pumpkin into the batter until it is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Fill muffin pans and bake: Scoop a heaping tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the fritters are set but slightly undercooked. Allow them to cool slightly, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Prepare the glaze: Turn the oven broiler to high. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until the glaze is smooth and thin enough to drizzle.
- Glaze the fritters: Dip the top of each fritter into the glaze, then set them upright on the baking sheet allowing excess glaze to drip down the sides.
- Broil to caramelize: Place the baking sheet with fritters under the broiler for 3-5 minutes until the glaze crisps and caramelizes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Finish glazing and set: Remove from the oven, brush the fritters with any remaining glaze, and let them set for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin pureed, not pumpkin pie filling, for best results.
- Watch the fritters closely under the broiler as they can caramelize quickly and burn.
- You can substitute milk with any dairy-free alternative for a lactose-free version.
- For easier removal, line the muffin pans with silicone liners or lightly grease thoroughly.
- Store leftover fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes baking + 5 minutes broiling
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
