Apricot Fritters
["1 (29 oz.) can apricot halves, drained", "1 egg", "2/3 c. milk", "1 Tbsp. melted shortening", "1 c. all-purpose flour", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. salt"]
["Dry apricot halves on paper toweling until as dry as possible. Beat egg with milk; stir in the melted shortening.", "Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and stir just until mixed.", "Dip apricots in batter.", "Fry, a few at a time, in deep shortening, heated to 365\u00b0 until fritters are brown, about 4 minutes, turning once.", "Do not use the frying basket.", "Drain on paper toweling.", "Roll in confectioners sugar. Serve warm."]
["apricot halves", "egg", "milk", "shortening", "flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt"]