Pumpkin Fritters

A great side dish for breakfast, this is delicious with pork.

2 cups coarsely shredded pumpkin
1 teaspoon butter
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
Vegetable oil for frying
Confectioners' sugar

In skillet, saut