Apricot Fritters

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Kelly Brant

Categories: Sweet Breads- Coffee Cakes- Tortes

Ingredients

  • 2 (15 oz.) cans OR 1 (29oz.) can unpeeled apricot halves, thoroughly drained
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp. shortening, melted
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • Oil for frying
  • Confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Dry apricot halves on paper towels until as dry as possible.

  2. In a large bowl, beat egg with milk and vanilla, stir in melted shortening.

  3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and stir just until mixed.

  4. In a deep skillet, heat about 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees.

  5. Dip apricots in batter. Fry, a few at a time, until fritters are brown, about 4 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Roll in confectioners’ sugar. Serve warm.

  6. makes 16 fritters

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