Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: PRETTY PUMPKIN WONTONS

INGREDIENTS:
1 can solid pack pumpkin
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 tsp. salt
50 wonton wrappers
oil for deep frying

Dip:
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 tsp. sour cream
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin, cheese and salt. Place 1 Tbs. in the center of a wonton wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten edges of wrapper with water; bring corners to center over filling and press edges together to seal. Repeat. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry wontons in batches for 30-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine dip ingredients. Serve with wontons.

MY TIP:
To avoid soggy wontons, do not cover until completely cooled. Wonton wrappers can be found in Kroger near the soymilk. To reheat: Place in oven at 475 degrees for 10 minutes.

MY NAME: Jill Davis