APPLE FRITTERS!!

Apple Fritters

3 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 cup sugar

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and mix with wire whisk.  In another bowl mix together:

1 egg (beaten)

1 cup milk

4 tbsp melted butter

1 tsp vanilla

Add dry ingredients to liquid mixture and blend.  Then add:

1/3 cup orange juice

1 tbsp grated orange rind

1 cup chopped apples or 1 1/4 cup prepared apple pie filling

Mix just to blend.  It should be a heavy batter-like consistency. Heat oil in wok or fry pan to 400 degrees.  Drop by teaspoonfuls into the hot oil.  Cook about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain apple fritters on paper towels. Roll in cinnamon and sugar.