Instructions: 1. Sift together flour, sugar and baking powder.

2. Combine egg, water, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients until just blended.

3. In Dutch oven or deep-fat fryer, heat 2 inches oil to 375F.

4. Core apples or pears (do not pare); cut into eighths. Peel bananas and cut into eighths.

5. Dip fruit slice in batter; drop into hot oil and fry until golden on both sides.

6. Drain briefly on paper towels; serve hot with Lemon-bourbon Sauce.

*** LEMON-BOURBON SAUCE
***

1. Combine sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan; stir in water.

2. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.

3. Remove from heat; stir in butter untuil melted.

4. Add bourbon, lemon rind and juice; mix well.

5. Serve warm or cold.

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