One of my favorite savory pumpkin dishes is a good pumpkin ravioli in a creamy, white sauce. However, I wasn’t feeling particularly fancy or in the mood to make my own ravioli so I decided to take a shortcut by making these tasty deep fried pumpkin wontons instead. You can save lots of time by buying a package of premade wonton wrappers from the Asian grocery store. I especially love that although these crispy appetizers are super easy to make, they still have a gourmet flavor with spicy sausage and zesty sage. Try serving them with a balsamic glaze or country gravy!
Pumpkin, Sausage and Sage Wontons
Ingredients
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 tbsp butter
- 15-20 sage leaves finely chopped
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp ground black peper
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg whisked
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saute pan. Add in ground sausage and sage leaves. Break apart sausage into tiny clumps. Saute until sausage is fully cooked, about 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Whisk one egg and set aside. Heat frying oil or deep fryer to medium heat.
- To prepare the wontons, place 1-2 teaspoons of pumpkin filling in the center of wonton wrapper. Dip your finger into whisked egg, and trace a border around the edges. Fold wontons in half diagonally.
- Deep fry for 30-45 seconds. Drain on a paper towel.
- Serve with balsamic dressing or country gravy.
Notes
I personally prefer spicy Italian sausage for a little extra zest, but feel free to experiment with different flavors!
