Easy Apple Fritters

• 1 jar of motts applesauce
• 5 cups swan's down cake flour
• 1/4 cup unbleached cane sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups corn oil
• 1 cup powdered sugar (optional)
• raspberry preserves, as a garnish or dipping sauce

1. Pour the oil into a deep-fryer and preheat. An electric skillet works also, but they might not be as crisp.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with a fork, and set aside.
3. In another bowl, sift together the flour and sugar, then combine with the eggs and apple sauce. With an electric mixer, mix on a low speed till everything is well incorporated into a reasonably thick batter. The batter should be refrigerated for at least an hour before frying.
4. In a deep fryer, on a medium to high heat, drop the batter by the spoonful into the basket, and lower it into the oil. They burn quickly, and should only be deep fried for a couple of minutes or till golden brown. In an electric skillet on medium, the fritters cook for about 4 minutes on each side. Once they're golden, drain on paper towels and when cool, they may be rolled in powdered sugar and served with Raspberry preserves.

motts applesauce, flour, cane sugar, eggs, corn oil, powdered sugar, raspberry preserves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-apple-fritters-508237 (may not work)