Apple Fritter Rings

Yield: about 24

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Dash of salt
• 5 large tart apples
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a bowl, beat egg, milk and oil.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into the egg mixture until smooth (batter will be thick).
3. Peel, core and cut apples into 1/2-inch rings.
4. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F.
5. Dip apple rings into batter; fry, a few at a time, until golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels.
7. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over hot fritters.
8. Serve warm.