Apple Fritters

1 egg

1/2 C. milk

1 Tbsp. oil

1 C. diced apple

1 C. sifted flour

1 Tbsp. sugar

1 Tsp. baking powder

Syrup: 1/2 C. brown sugar

1/2 C. granulated sugar

1/2 C. water

2 Tsp. maple flavoring

Beat egg with milk, then stir in oil and apple. Add combined dry ingredients, stir just until mixed. Drop from a tablespoon into deep liquid shortening heated to 365 degrees. Fry about 4 minutes or until brown and done in the middle. Pour on paper towels. Serve with hot Syrup.

Syrup:

Mix all ingredients except maple flavoring in saucepan. Stir to mix. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add maple flavoring. Serve on .