In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
In another bowl, beat egg and milk.
Add the apple, butter, sugar, orange juice,
peel and vanilla; mix well.
Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer,
heat 1/4" of oil to 375F.
Drop batter by rounded tbs. into oil.
Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Serve warm.
Yield: 2-3 servings.