Fried Pumpkin Blossoms





I had someone comment on my Mama’s Growing A Pumpkin Patch, Unexpectedly post.  She suggested that I fry the pumpkin blossoms on my plant.  I had never heard of fried pumpkin blossoms, so I decided to Google fried pumpkin blossoms.  I came across several recipes and blogs referencing these treats.  I thought I would share this recipe:

  • 24 pumpkin blossoms
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2/3 cup cracker crumbs

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 and fry until light brown. Serve hot.

I have not tried this recipe, but I will try it before all of my blooms die out. I hope you enjoy.