1. Peel, core and finely chop the apples. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside while you make the batter.
2. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients and stir well. Fold the chopped apples into the batter.
3. Heat 3 or 4 inches of cooking oil to a temperature of 375°F in a dutch oven, large saucepan or skillet.
4. Drop apple batter by tablespoonfuls into the hot oil and fry about 3 minutes or until golden. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon or spatula and drain on paper towels.
5. Serve with Apple Fritter Glaze (recipe below) or sprinkled with confectioners’ sugar.
6. Makes about a dozen fritters.

1. The alternative method involves coring and peeling the apples, then slicing each apple into 8 wedges.
2. Dip each wedge into the batter using a toothpick. Immediately drop each wedge into the hot oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. (Don’t fry the toothpick.)
3. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
4. Makes 32 small apple fritters.

Apple Fritter Glaze

• 1-1/2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 to 3-1/2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted