Apple Fritters

Source: Apple Barn and Cider Mill - Sevierville, Tennessee

1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
4 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 orange, rind and juice
1 cup apples, chopped, but not too fine
3 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Beat egg. In a mixing bowl, combine milk, egg, and melted margarine. Add the orange juice, rind, chopped apples (skins can be left on) and vanilla extract. Sift together the flour, salt and baking flour. Stir into milk mixture with a spoon until blended. Do not overmix.

Preheat oil in a skillet to 350°ree;F. Drop off end of tablespoon into hot oil. Fry to a golden brown. Turn so they brown evenly. Allow to cool.

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