Beat egg with milk, then stir in oil and apple. Add combined dry ingredients, stir just until mixed. Drop from a tablespoon into deep liquid shortening heated to 365 degrees. Fry about 4 minutes or until brown and done in the middle. Pour on paper towels. Serve with hot Apple Fritters Syrup.
Apple Fritters Syrup: Mix all ingredients except maple flavoring in saucepan. Stir to mix. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add maple flavoring. Serve on Apple Fritters.