King Manor Museum

No source is cited but, according to

The Early American Cookbook: Authentic Favorites

by Historical Figures by Dr. Kristie Lynn and Robert W. Pelton, Rufus King’s favorite apple fritters were made following this recipe:

1 cup flour, sifted
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons butter, melted
2 large apples, pared and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons sugar

Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together in a large wooden mixing bowl. Combine the egg, milk, and butter in another bowl, them add to the dry ingredients. Beat until smooth. Chill this batter to make the fritters lighter. Meanwhile, sprinkle apple slices with lemon juice, nutmeg, cinnamon and sugar. Dip apple slices in the chilled batter and deep fry in hot butter for 5 minutes, or until brown.