Easy and Tasty Pumpkin Dreams

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