SOUTHERN APPLE FRITTERS

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I've been making these golden fritters for more than 25 years. Family and friends gobble them up, so I'm thankful they're quick and easy! -Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup grated unpeeled apples
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk, orange juice, butter, vanilla and orange zest; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the apples., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.