Instructions: Combine all dry ingredients (except for confectioners sugar). Add liquid ingredients (except for 1 1/2 cups of oil) one at a time, stirring between additions. Mix in apple. Let batter sit for 10 minutes. In a 1-quart saucepan over medium high-heat, heat the oil until it crackles, not quite to the smoking point. Take precautionary measures for using hot oil! Drop batter into the oil 1 tbls. at a time (get close so the oil doesnt splash). Fry only 2 or 3 fritters at a time. Dont crowd the pan. Flip the fritters over and remove onto a paper towel when golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar and serve.

Makes 15 to 18 fritters.

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