apple fritter rings

vegetable oil

4 apples

2 tsp lemon juice

2 cups pancake mix (like Krusteaz)

1 1/2 cups water

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 cup powdered sugar

Heat 1" vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Core apples and cut into 1/4" thick rings (can use an apple peeler/corer/slicer). Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Combine pancake mix, water, and cinnamon. Coat apple rings in batter and fry for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to paper towel to drain excess oil.

Top individual rings with sifted powdered sugar.

from Rachael Ray