Apple Fritters

• 4 medium cooking apples (such as Jonathan, Idared or Golden Delicious)
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Peel, core and slice each apple into 8 wedges. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.

Heat 3 or 4 inches of cooking oil to a temperature of 375°F in a dutch oven, large saucepan or skillet.

Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients and stir well.

Dip apple wedges into the batter and fry in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with dipping glaze.

Apple Fritter Glaze

• 1-1/2 cups sifted confectioners′ sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 to 3-1/2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Combine confectioners′ sugar, salt, milk, vanilla and melted butter, and mix well.

Makes 32 apple fritters.

Prep time: 15 minutes; Cooking time: 25 minutes; Total time: 40 minutes