Fried Pumpkin Blossoms Recipes

MAMA'S FRIED PUMPKIN BLOSSOMS

Steps:

• 1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, beat eggs in separate bowl.
• 2. Clean pumpkin blossoms I pull the steam and pistol out of my blossoms but thats up to you. I run them under cold water and lay out on paper towels and pat dry
• 3. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, Dip blossoms in egg and then dredge them in flour and gently place a few at a time into the hot oil. Fry on each side until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.

FRIED PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Cut pumpkin in half, remove seeds, pith and outer skin. Cut into 2x3 inch pieces.
• Place 1/2 of pumpkin (2 to 3 pounds) in large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add flour and stir to evenly coat.
• Melt butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add pumpkin and cook, turning often until golden brown and tender.

FRIED PUMPKIN BLOSSOMS

Steps:

• 1. Cut your pumpkin blossoms off where the pumpkin starts on; take the center out and wash well. Make a batter of the milk, eggs, salt and pepper, and dip the blossoms in this batter; then in the cracker crumbs or cornmeal (it may be easier to sprinkle the crumbs or cornmeal on because the flowers are delicate) and fry until light brown. Serve hot.

CRISPY ZUCCHINI OR PUMPKIN BLOSSOMS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, basil and Parmesan cheese. Mix in water and eggs until smooth.
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, dip blossoms in the batter to coat, and gently place a few at a time into the hot oil. Fry on each side until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.

FRIED PUMPKIN BLOSSOMS

Steps:

• 1. Crush crackers and place in a shallow bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• 2. Scramble eggs in a second bowl. Dredge pumpkin blossoms gently in egg batter, then into the cracker crumbs. The flowers are tender, so it is better to set the blossom in the cracker bowl and pat on the crumbs. Turn over and repeat.
• 3. Place directly into a frying pan with margarine. Cook until slightly brown. Remove from pan and place on a paper towel to drain.