Hot Apple Fritters

HOT APPLE FRITTERS
3 c. flour
½ t. salt
2 t. baking powder
½ c. sugar
1 large egg
1 c. milk
¼ c. butter, melted
1 T. grated orange zest
¼ c. fresh orange juice
2 c. diced cooking apple
1 t. vanilla
Canola oil
Sifted powdered sugar
1. Combine flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Make a well in center of mixture.
2. Combine egg, milk, butter, stirring well.
3. Add orange zest, juice, apple and vanilla.
4. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
5. Pour oil depth of 2” in large Dutch oven and heat to 350.
6. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil, fry fritters in batches 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
7. Drain fritters on paper towels, cool slightly.
8. Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.