APPLE FRITTERS Ingredients: Vegetable oil (for frying) 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup milk 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 cup apples, chopped 1 tablespoon butter, melted Topping: 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon Directions Heat oil (about 1 inch deep) to 375 degrees. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix together sugar, flour, salt, and baking powder. Combine milk and egg; add to dry ingredients. Stir until well mixed. Add apples and butter, stirring until well blended. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough into hot oil; fry about 30 seconds on each side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. While fritters are warm, toss them in mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Hint: Drop dough into center of fryer; fritters will drift to the side and turn over when starting to turn golden. Do not puncture them while in fryer. Use slotted spoon to remove fritters. Preparation time: 10 minutes Easy Yield: 30-36 Cooking time: 20 minutes Serve immediately ("I got this recipe from the Kalamazoo Cook Book) Teri August