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Fried Churro Apple Rings

{recipe from... here}

Ingredients

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ⅔ cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices
• Vegetable oil for deep-fat 

Directions

• Step 1
  For batter, in a medium bowl combine flour, the 2 Tbsp. sugar, and the baking powder. Add next four ingredients (through vanilla). Whisk just until smooth.
• Step 2
  For cinnamon-sugar, in a shallow dish combine the 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon.
• Step 3
  In a large deep skillet or deep-fat fryer heat 1/2 inch oil to 365°F. (If using an electric fryer, follow manufacturer's directions.) Using a fork, dip apple slices into batter; drain off excess batter. Place carefully in the oil. Fry apple rings, a few at a time, in hot oil 2 minutes per side or until golden brown, turning once. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. While still warm, toss in cinnamon-sugar to coat generously.