1 c. milk
1 orange rind and juice
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
3 c. cake flour
4 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, beaten
1 c. apples, chopped

Beat egg in a mixing bowl; combine the milk, egg and butter. Add orange juice, rind, chopped apples and vanilla. Sift together flour, salt and baking powder; stir into milk mixture with a spoon until well blended. Do Not overmix.

Preheat oil to 350°F. Drop by tablespoon into hot oil. Fry to a golden brown, turning so they brown evenly. Serve with apple butter.