Apple Fritter Rings

Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep cast iron skillet or prepare the deep fat fryer.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. In a measuring jug, combine the milk, maple syrup, eggs, and 1 tablespoon oil; mix well. Add the wet to the dry ingredients and whisk until a thick and smooth batter forms.

For the cinnamon sugar coating, in a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Set it up beside your skillet or deep fat fryer along with a thick layer of kitchen paper towels for draining and a large plate.

Check if your oil is hot enough by dropping a small amount of batter into it. If the batter browns and floats to the surface, you’re ready to go!

Using metal tongs, coat an apple ring with batter and gently drop it into the hot oil. Fry for 1–2 minutes on each side until golden and puffy. Remove from the oil and quickly drain on the paper towels. Toss it in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm and set aside on the plate. Proceed in the same way with the remaining apple slices until all the batter has been used. Depending on the size of your skillet or fryer, you can do multiple rings at the same time.