Apple Puffs

"The recipe for these golden sugar-topped puffs comes from my mother," writes Pat Klingler from her home in Ashtabula, Ohio. "They are a great way to warm up a cool day. I like to fry them up when I have friends come for coffee."

SERVINGS

48

CATEGORY

Dessert

METHOD

Deep-Frying

PREP

30 min.

COOK

15 min.

TOTAL

45 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • 4 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
  • Confectioners' sugar
  • Oil for deep-fat frying

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. In another bowl, beat the egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. In a deep saucepan, electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 12, 2008

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