Apple Fritters

What to do with leftover apples after Christmas...

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup cake flour

1 tablespoon sugar

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 egg

1/3 cup whole milk

4 teaspoons butter, melted

1 tablespoon orange juice

2 teaspoons grated orange peel

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup chopped peeled tart apple

Oil for frying

Confectioners' sugar

PROCEDURE:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, butter, orange juice, peel and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by a tablespoon or two into oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm. Yield: 2-3 servings.