APPLE FRITTERS
Serve apple fritter recipe with syrup or sprinkle with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients:
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 T. melted shortening
1 cup finely chopped apple
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Preparation:
Sift together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add milk and egg, then melted shortening; beat until batter is smooth. Fold in chopped apple. Drop by teaspoonfuls into deep hot oil — about 370° and at least 2 1/2 to 3 inches deep — and fry for about 2 to 3 minutes, until nicely browned.
Drain well on paper towels then sift confectioners’ sugar over them, while still warm. Serve as is or warm, with syrup, if desired.