Apple Fritters with Stawberry Jam

Apple Fritters with Stawberry Jam, originally uploaded by Lakenvelder.

Oil for deep frying

1 egg, beaten
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
grated and juice from one orange
1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Heat oil in saucepan or fry at 350 degrees F.
Combine the butter, orange peel, juice in a large bowl. Stir in the apple, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl, gradually stir into milk mixture until blended. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls into hot oil. Fry 3-4 fritters at one time. Drain on paper towels.