Receipe for Apple fritters

The apple fritter is a time honored dessert in certain areas of the United States; however, in other areas of the nation, the recipe is seemingly unknown. Regarded by many as a “country” or “southern style” dessert, the concept of the “fritter” is actually very popular in the United Kingdom. The word “fritter” by definition refers to any food that is layered in batter, and fried. In the United Kingdom many different fried foods have the word “fritter” attached to the food name in question. The potato fritter is just one of the many named “fritters” in the United Kingdom. Even though the apple fritter is regarded by many in the United States as a “Deep South” dessert, the origin of the fritter is actually very much to the contrary…as the aforementioned information detailed. In the United States the apple fritter is often associated as “junk food” and is extremely common at events such as the state or county fair. One can only assume such stereotypes are the reasons behind the dessert being associated with the “Deep South” portion of the United States. The apple fritter is certainly a food that goes against the grain of the health conscious individual. The recipe is old fashioned and caters to the idea of “dessert”…over “healthy snack.” Fritters obviously make no apologies about being high in fat, but for the people who enjoy the fritter…no apologies are necessary. If fried desserts are the ideal choice for the family, then apple fritters certainly meet all the perfect requirements. RECIPE
APPLE FRITTERS
Serves 36 people
Ingredients:
•1 ½ cups of plain flour
•2 teaspoons of baking powder
•½ teaspoon of salt
•1 tablespoon of sugar
•3 cups of peeled and chopped apples
•2/3 cup of milk
•2 eggs, beaten
•1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
•Powdered sugar
Directions:
1.Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl.
2.Mix the ingredients until thoroughly blended.
3.Add the needed chopped apples, milk, eggs and tablespoon of vegetable oil.
4.Mix well until all ingredients have been blended properly and the texture is creamy.
5.Carefully drop batter via rounded tablespoons into deep, hot oil.
6.Cook only a few at a time, and turn each “drop” just once.
7.Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
8.Once properly fried, drain the fritters on a paper towel.
9.Allow a cooling time of 10 minutes.
10.Once cooled, sift powdered sugar over each fritter. The amount is strictly based on personal preference.
11.Additional cinnamon or sugar may be added to the fritters.
12.Once satisfied with any and all “embellishment choices”…the fritters may be served.