Mini Pumpkin Sage Balls with Balsamic Creme Fraiche Recipe
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Mini Pumpkin Sage Balls with Balsamic Creme Fraiche

By: cocojo761  
"An easy appetizer that isn't cheese! These baked pumpkin balls will really impress company sprinkled with fried sage leaves and served with this tangy dipping sauce."

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What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 Pumpkin Balls
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 sprig fresh sage leaves
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  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook 2 minutes until softened, then stir in the chopped sage, and cook 2 more minutes. Scrape into a large bowl, and stir in the pumpkin puree, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, and black pepper until combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls, and place onto the greased baking sheet.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until firm and hot, about 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the frying oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and add the sage leaves. Fry until the bubbles begin to subside and the leaves are crispy. Remove the leaves, and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Prepare the dipping sauce by stirring together the sour cream, whipping cream, sugar, and balsamic vinegar until smooth. To serve, sprinkle the pumpkin balls with fried sage leaves and serve with the dipping sauce on the side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 320 | Total Fat: 32.9g | Cholesterol: 20mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2008 by Superbean 
My friend and I made these for a dinner party and everyone raved. Even the skeptics were won... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2009 by Swest 
Very easy to do and tasted great. I actually bought a cooking pumpkin and cooked it in oven... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2009 by rilsmama 
I am one of those people who make a recipe once, then make it completely different the next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2009 by ecagle 
Wasn't quite sure because I'm not the biggest pumpkin fan, but these were DELISH! I also used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2009 by sizial 
Very tasty. I was expecting more pumpkin flavor, and these reminded me more of stuffing, so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2009 by leanne 
These were so easy to make! The dipping sauce had a wonderful flavor. I didn't change a thing. MORE

 
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