Posted on Friday, November 8, 2024 in Snack Recipes

Delicious Portuguese Pumpkin Dreams

Portuguese pumpkin dreams recipe (receita de sonhos de abóbora), a must have on your Christmas table, they are delicious and easy to make.
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Delicious Portuguese Pumpkin Dreams

Preparation time 20 min
Cooking Time 25 min
Ready In 45 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings12

Ingredients

2.2 lbs pumpkin (about 1 kilogram)Salt, to taste4 large eggs2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (350 grams)6 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/3 cup or 80 ml of brandyZest and juice of 1 orange1 teaspoon cinnamonSugar and cinnamon, mixed
2.2 lbs pumpkin (about 1 kilogram)Salt, to taste4 large eggs2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (350 grams)6 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/3 cup or 80 ml of brandyZest and juice of 1 orange1 teaspoon cinnamonSugar and cinnamon, mixed
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Preparation

  1. Peel and clean the pumpkin.
  2. Place it in a pot, cover with water, and add a pinch of salt.
  3. Boil until well-cooked, then drain and mash it into a smooth purée.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add them to the pumpkin purée.
  5. Mix in the sugar, cinnamon, flour, baking powder, orange zest, orange juice, and brandy and stir until well combined.
  6. Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot.
  7. Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil and fry until golden brown.
  8. Remove and place on paper towels to drain.
  9. Toss the warm fritters the a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Receitas 4 Dummies

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