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Baked Pumpkin Churros Recipe

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These Baked Pumpkin Churros are a delightful twist on the classic fried treat, incorporating seasonal pumpkin puree and warm spices for a moist, flavorful dessert. By baking instead of frying, they offer a lighter, less greasy option without sacrificing the traditional cinnamon sugar coating.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 churros

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare Pumpkin Dough Base: In a medium saucepan, combine the water, canned pumpkin puree, unsalted butter, brown sugar, salt, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves). Heat over medium until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil, stirring to combine.
  3. Add Flour: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the all-purpose flour until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  4. Cool Dough Slightly: Allow the dough to cool for a few minutes, so it doesn’t cook the eggs when added.
  5. Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract to combine thoroughly, creating a smooth, pipeable dough.
  6. Pipe Churros: Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe strips of dough about 4 inches long onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the churros are golden and firm to the touch.
  8. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While churros bake, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  9. Coat Churros: Remove churros from the oven and while still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat completely.
  10. Serve: Serve the baked pumpkin churros warm, optionally with a side of chocolate sauce or caramel for dipping.

Notes

  • For best results, use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling which contains spices and sugar.
  • Ensure the dough is cool enough before adding eggs to avoid scrambling them.
  • If you don’t have a pastry bag, you can use a zip-top plastic bag with the corner snipped off.
  • These churros reheat well in the oven for a few minutes to regain crispness.
  • Customize the spice mix to your preference or omit any spices you don’t have on hand.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/baked-pumpkin-churros-recipe/