Autumn Apple Fritters

• 2 tart cooking apples (such as Granny Smith or Jonathan)
• 23 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 12 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded
• 14 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 12 cup milk (fat free or low fat)
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil
• shortening (for frying) or cooking oil (for frying)
• powdered sugar (optional)

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.
4. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture, beat until smooth.
5. Using a fork, dip apple rings into batter; drain off the excess batter.
6. Fry 2 to 3 rings at a time in deep hot fat (365 F) for about 2 minutes or until golden, turning once.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Repeat with the remaining apple rings.
9. If desired, sprinkle the fritters with the additional powdered sugar.
10. Cool then serve.

cooking apples, flour, powdered sugar, lemon peel, baking powder, egg, milk, cooking oil, shortening, powdered sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/autumn-apple-fritters-141839 (may not work)