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16-18 fritters1 can (29 ounces) unpeeled apricot halves, thoroughly drained 1 egg 2/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon CRISCO, melted 1 tablespoon melted CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 1 tablespoon CRISCO Stick 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt CRISCO for deep frying Confectioners' sugar Dry apricot halves on paper toweling until as dry as possible. Beat egg with milk; stir in the melted Crisco. 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 Crisco heated to 3650 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. |
