Apple Fritters with Spiced Syrup

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Yield: 24 fritters

Ingredients:

Crisco® Corn/Canola Oil, for deep frying

BATTER
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 medium apple, peeled, cored and chopped to make 1 cup
1 tablespoon Crisco® Corn/Canola Oil
1 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar

SPICED SYRUP
1/2 cup Hungry Jack® Microwave Ready Regular Syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation Directions:

1. HEAT 2 to 3 inches of oil to 365°F in deep fryer or deep saucepan.

2. COMBINE egg and milk in a large bowl. Stir in apple and 1 tablespoon oil. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and salt in another bowl. Add to egg mixture. Stir until just mixed.

3. DROP by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry about 4 minutes or until golden brown. Turn as needed for even browning. Remove with slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels.

4. COMBINE sugar and remaining 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a re-sealable bag. Gently shake fritters in cinnamon-sugar mixture.

5. MIX syrup and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a microwave-safe container. Microwave 30 seconds or until warm.

6. PLACE fritters in a shallow serving bowl. Drizzle with warm syrup. Serve warm.