Nothin' to fret about apple fritters

1) Heat 2cm vegetable oil on moderate to medium high heat. If you wish to test the oil, add a 2cm cube of bread to hot oil. If it turns deep golden brown in color in a count of 40, the oil is ready.

2) Core apples with an apple corer. Cut into 0.5cm thick slices across, forming apple rings. Sprinkle sliced apples with the juice of a wedge of lemon to prevent browning.

3) Mix together pancake mix and water, season with nutmeg. Place icing sugar in a sifter or a tea strainer. Place a piece of cardboard or brown paper sack on a work surface for draining fritters. Working in small batches of 5 to 6 slices, coat rings of apple in batter, and fry for 2 to 3 mins, until evenly golden brown. Transfer to paper bag or towels to drain. When all the fritters are cooked, let oil cool before discarding.

4) Top fritters with icing sugar and transfer to a serving platter.