Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
Step 2: In a separate medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup until smooth.
Step 3: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix the pumpkin maple donut holes 2 batter.
Step 4: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.
Step 5: Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, drop rounded tablespoons of dough into the hot oil. Fry 4-5 pumpkin maple donut holes 2 at a time.
Step 6: Fry for about 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pumpkin maple donut holes 2 are golden brown on all sides.
Step 7: Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Step 8: Whisk the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, and milk together in a small bowl to create the glaze.
Step 9: Dip the warm pumpkin maple donut holes 2 into the glaze, turning to coat, then place on a wire rack to set.