Make a batter by combining the flour, sugar, milk, baking powder, salt and egg. Core and peel the apples, then slice them and put them into the batter. Drop them by spoonfuls into 1 inch of fat or oil in a frying pan. Test the apples with a fork - they are done when soft. Drain them on paper towels or in a colander. Sprinkle the fritters with icing sugar or eat them with syrup. This recipe makes about 4 skillets full.