Apple Fritters II Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup apples *
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Vegetable oil
- Confectioners' sugar
- Unpeeled apple which is finely diced or grated.
Directions:
- In mixing bowl, combine beaten egg, milk, apple, sugar, salt, orange peel, orange juice and vanilla extract. Sift together the flour and baking powder; fold into the apple mixture, stir just until all flour is moistened. Drop batter by rounded teaspoon into hot oil (350 degrees F). Fry until deep golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, turning once. Drain fritters thoroughly on paper towels. Roll in sugar or sift the sugar over the tops.
- Yield: about 40 fritters.