South African Pampoenkoekies with Cinnamon Sugar

Name: South African Pampoenkoekies with Cinnamon Sugar
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 500g pumpkin; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; Pinch of salt; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; Vegetable oil

Sweet Pumpkin Fritters with a Warm Cinnamon Sugar Coating

Pampoenkoekies are deliciously soft, traditional South African pumpkin fritters, perfectly sweetened and spiced with a cinnamon sugar topping.

1 h 30 min
4-6
Easy

Ingredients

Pumpkin Fritters

500g pumpkin

peeled and cubed

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 large egg

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 tsp ground cinnamon

Frying

Vegetable oil

for frying

Preparation

Preparing the Pumpkin

Place and Cover

Place the cubed pumpkin in a pot and cover with water.

Boil Pumpkin

Boil until soft, about 20 minutes.

Drain and Mash

Drain and mash until smooth.

Making the Batter

Combine Wet Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed pumpkin, egg, sugar, and a pinch of salt.

Add Dry Ingredients

Gradually sift in flour and baking powder, stirring gently.

Form Batter

Mix until just combined to form a thick batter.

⚠ Ensure oil is hot before frying to avoid greasy fritters. 💡 Drain cooked fritters on paper towels to keep them crispy.

Cooking Process

Heat Oil

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.

Fry Fritters

Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into hot oil, frying until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes.

Coat with Cinnamon Sugar

Immediately after frying, roll fritters in cinnamon sugar.

Plating & Serving