Recipe: Apple Fritters

Apple Fritters
(Tart thick apple slices and a lemony batter add a tasty tang to these fun fall
fritters- great for snacks or a quick dessert. Start to finish: 25 minutes.

2 tart, medium cooking apples, Jonathan or Granny Smith works well
2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. cooking oil
Shortening or cooking oil for deep-fat frying
Powdered sugar (optional)

Core apples and cut each apple crosswise into 6 slices (fairly thick). Set
slices aside.
In a large bowl combine flour,1 tablespoon powdered sugar, lemon peel, and
baking powder. In a medium bowl use a wire whisk or rotary beater to beat egg,
milk, and 1 teaspoon cooking oil until combined. Add egg mixture all at once
to flour mixture; beat until smooth. Using a fork, dip apple rings into
batter; drain off excess batter.
Fry 2 or 3 fritters at a time in deep hot fat (365 degrees) for 1 minute on
each side or until golden, turning once with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper
towels. Repeat with remaining fritters. Sprinkle warm fritters with sifted
powdered sugar, if desired. Cool on wire racks. Makes 12 fritters.
6 grams total fat, 91 calories, 1 gram fiber. (Better Homes & Gardens, 9/98)