APPLE FRITTERS

My kids love these fritters year-round, but I get even more requests in the fall when apples are abundantly in season. I like to serve the fritters as a special breakfast treat when the kids host friends for sleepovers.

—KATIE BEECHY SEYMOUR, MO



PREP: 15 MIN. • COOK: 5 MIN./BATCH • MAKES: 40 FRITTERS


1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder

1/3 cup sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 cup water

2 cups chopped peeled apples

Oil for deep-fat frying

Sugar

1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Whisk eggs and water; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples.

2. In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Roll warm fritters in sugar. Serve warm.