Ingredients

• 4 large, tart cooking apples
• 1 cup all-purpose white flour
• 6 tablespoons sugar (divided use)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/3 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1/3 cup almond milk
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• Oil for deep fat frying, about 3/4 cup
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

1. Peel and core apples. Cut each apple into 5 rings, approximately 1/2″ thick each.
2. In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and baking powder.
3. In a separate bowl combine egg, milk, almond milk and 1 teaspoon oil.
4. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients and stir until just blended.
5. In a skillet that is at least 2″ deep, heat 1″ of cooking oil to 375º F.
6. Dip apple slices in batter one at a time. Fry in hot oil about 1-1/2 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
7. Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle on fritters. Serve hot.

Helpful hints

• Donut shop apple fritters contain approximately 300 mg sodium compared to 33 mg per fritter in this recipe.
• Splenda^® granular sugar substitute can be used instead of sugar, if desired.