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Apple-Cranberry Fritters

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Submitted by: mshivers60

 

These sweet fritters contain finely chopped apples, fresh cranberries, orange juice and orange peel. The batter is deep-fried by spoonfuls until golden, then rolled in powdered sugar.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 4 tablespoons melted margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup apples, unpeeled and chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 6 cups oil for deep frying
  • 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar

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Method

Stir together first four ingredients. Add apples, cranberries, orange juice, and orange zest. Stir together dry ingredients. Stir into first mixture with a spoon just until blended. Do not over-mix. Heat oil in a deep 3-4 quart pot. Deep fry by tablespoonfuls until brown, turning to brown evenly. Cool slightly on paper towels. Roll in sifted powdered sugar. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.

 

Notes: I make these tasty fritters year-round, omitting the cranberries. The addition of cranberries makes them the perfect complement to our family's traditional Thanksgiving meal that includes turkey and ham.

 

Number of Servings: 12-14

 

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