1 egg, beaten
1 c. milk
1 c. finely chopped apples
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. orange juice
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
Hot vegetable oil
Sifted powdered sugar

Combine the first 8 ingredients; mix well. Stir flour and baking powder together. Add to apple mixture. Stir well. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls into deep oil which is heated to 375 degrees. Fry until golden brown (about 3 minutes). Drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve hot. Yield: About 5 dozen fritters.