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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These can be enjoyed as a snack or for dessert. The best apples should be enjoyed in Fall! Ingredients:
2 tart cooking apples (such as granny smith or jonathan) |
2/3 cup all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon powdered sugar |
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1 large egg |
1/2 cup milk (fat free or low fat) |
1 teaspoon cooking oil |
shortening (for frying) or cooking oil (for frying) |
powdered sugar (optional) |
Directions:
1. Core apples and cut each cross-wise into 6 rings. 2. In a medium bowl combine flour, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, lemon peel and baking powder. 3. In a bowl whisk egg, milk and the cooking oil. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture, beat until smooth. 4. Using a fork, dip apple rings into batter; drain off the excess batter. 5. Fry 2 to 3 rings at a time in deep hot fat (365° F) for about 2 minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels. 6. Repeat with the remaining apple rings. If desired, sprinkle the fritters with the additional powdered sugar. Cool then serve. |
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