Apple Fritters

Ingredients

• 4 large Apples
• 1/2 gill Wine
• 2 tablespoonfuls Sugar
• 1 teaspoonful Nutmeg (Originally Royal Extract Nutmeg.)
• 1 cupful Flour
• 1/2 teaspoonful Baking powder (Originally Royal Baking Powder.)
• 1 pinch Salt
• 2 eggs Eggs
• 1 cupful Milk
• 1 tablespoonful Sweet oil
• as needed Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter or vegetable shortening for frying.)
• as needed Sugar (For serving.)

Instructions

1. 1Peel, core, and cut each apple into 4 slices. Place the apple slices in a bowl with the sugar, wine, and nutmeg. Cover with a plate and set aside to steep for 2 hours.
2. 2Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl. Add the sweet oil, beaten eggs, and milk. Mix until a batter forms, similar to pancake batter.
3. 3Heat a generous amount of butter or vegetable shortening in a deep skillet or fryer until hot. Dip each apple slice in the batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Fry the batter-covered apple slices in the hot fat until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the fritters and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately, sprinkled with sugar.