Pumpkin Fritters

Today was a wonderful day to get out there. Temps are down a bit and the day is lovely. When I went to the stores I saw all the awesome fall and harvest time items available to purchase. I just simply can not wait til fall is here. The pumpkin flavor is delicious. You do not have to wait if you make up these pumpkin fritters, welcome fall in with delight.

•one 15-ounce can pumpkin
•¼ teaspoon salt
•1 cup flour
•2 tablespoons butter
•1 egg, beaten
•2 tablespoons vegetable oil
•3 tablespoons sugar
•½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

•1 teaspoon baking powder
•1 teaspoon cinnamon
•MAPLE WHIPPED CREAM
•maple whipped cream
•½ pint heavy whipping cream
•2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
•combine the maple syrup and heavy cream in a mixing bowl and mix on high until stiff peaks form
•a hint for making real whipped cream is to put the mixing bowl in the freezer for a few minutes before you start mixing

Instructions
1.In large bowl, combine pumpkin, flour, egg, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder and salt.'
2.Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3.Drop spoonfuls of mixture into pan and lightly flatten with a spatula.
4.Cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side.
5.Cook in two batches
6.In small bowl, combine remaining sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle over hot fritters before serving