Ingredients

• 2 apples

• Oil for shallow frying sunflower or vegetable

Batter

• 70 g self raising flour

• 50 milk

• 1 egg

• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• 2 tbsp caster sugar

Instructions

• Make the batter by whisking together flour, milk, egg and vanilla essence together. Let this sit to one side. The batter should be thick for it to stick to the apple ring yet.

• Mix your cinnamon and sugar in a lipped plate/ shallow bowl.

• Slice the apple into 1 cm round slices. Use a cutter or similar to core each slice in the middle to form a donut.

• Pour about 1/2 inch of oil into a shallow frying pan. Heat on medium heat to about 180 degrees celcius.

• Dip the apple into the batter and turn to ensure it is fully coated. You should still have the hole in the middle. Using the help of a fork lift the apple ring from the batter and then carefully place it in the hot oil. Don’t crowd the pan with too many apple rings. 3 is fine.

• Whilst frying the donuts, use a fork to swirl them in the oil so it cooks evenly.

• Flip about 30 seconds to 1 minute after placing the donut in the oil. Then flip again and cook until golden brown.

• Place them on a plate with some kitchen towel to take off any excess oil / oil drops. Only for a few seconds.

• Then whilst the donuts are hot place them in the cinnamon sugar and coat fully by shaking them around.

• Serve immediately. See notes above for tips on reheating.

• A merry little painting of an apple with a sprightly face, grinning as if it knows a secret. A leaf sits like a jaunty cap atop its head, and its twinkling eyes bring charm and mischief to the fruit. A whimsical delight, as though plucked from an enchanted orchard.

DO NOT PUT OUTSIDE OR IT WILL GET GROSS