Apple Fritters

Total Time: 26 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup ice cold water
• 1 lb apple, any variety, cut into 1/2 inch sticks, about 4 cups (about 3 apples)
• 1 1/2 cups oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for dusting the fritters

Recipe

• 1 place the flour, egg and one third of the water in a bowl and mix vigorously with a whisk.
• 2 the mixture will be fairly thick.
• 3 when smooth, add the remaining water and mix again until the water is incorporated and the batter is thin and smooth.
• 4 stir the apple sticks into the batter.
• 5 heat the oil to 375* in a large heavy skillet.
• 6 pour about 1/3 cup of the batter into the pan for each fritter, making 4 or 5 at a time.
• 7 using forks, spread the batter out so each fritter is no more than 1/2 inch thick.
• 8 cook for about 3 minutes on each side, until brown and crisp.
• 9 drain the fritters on paper towels and transfer to a plate.
• 10 sprinkle with sugar.