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Ingredients

  • 1 (29 oz.) can apricot halves, drained
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 c. milk
  • 1 Tbsp. melted shortening
  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Method

  • Dry apricot halves on paper toweling until as dry as possible. Beat egg with milk; stir in the melted shortening.
  • Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and stir just until mixed.
  • Dip apricots in batter.
  • Fry, a few at a time, in deep shortening, heated to 365° until fritters are brown, about 4 minutes, turning once.
  • Do not use the frying basket.
  • Drain on paper toweling.
  • Roll in confectioners sugar. Serve warm.