Apple Fritters

Directions

1. 1
   Core apples and cut each apple crosswise into 6 slices.
2. 2
   Set slices aside.
3. 3
   In large bowl combine flour, 1 tbsp powdered sugar, lemon peel and baking powder.
4. 4
   In a medium bowl use a wire whisk or rotary beater to beat egg, milk and oil until combined.
5. 5
   Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture; beat till smooth.
6. 6
   Using a fork dip apple rings into batter; draining off excess batter.
7. 7
   Fry 2-3 fritters at a time in a deep hot fat (365 degrees) for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown, turning once with a slotted spoon.
8. 8
   Drain on paper towels.
9. 9
   Repeat with remaining fritters.
10. 10
    Sprinkle fritters with powdered sugar.
11. 11
    Cool on wire racks.
12. 12
    To serve, thread fritter onto cinnamon sticks.