Not sure how they're made where you purchased them, but I was raised with the apple ring style of apple fritters:
Ingredients
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1/2 C flour, plus some
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1 Tbl lemon juice
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1/2 tsp ground allspice
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1 egg, separated
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1/4 C water or apple juice
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1 tsp oil
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confectioner's sugar
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2 large apples
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oil for frying
Instructions
1)
Peel, core and slice apples into 1/4 inch rings. place apple rings into a bowl with water and some lemon juice to avoid browning.
2)
Beat the flour, allspice, egg yolk, water and oil together. In a separate bowl, beat the egg white until stiff and fold into the batter.
3)
Drain the apple slices. Pat the apples dry and dredge in some flour, then dip in the batter. Gently slide the apples into a preheated Frydaddy or large skillet with at least 1 inch of oil covering the bottom. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside. -Flip the slices within the first minute so they do not become bottom heavy and difficult to turn.
4)
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle liberally with powdered sugar. Serve hot.