Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     3/4  cup           flour -- all-purpose
   1      tablespoon    sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      baking powder
   1                    egg -- beaten
     1/2  cup           water
   1      tablespoon    butter or margarine -- melted
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
                        vegetable oil for deep-frying
   4                    apples
   4                    pears
   4                    bananas
                        ***lemon-bourbon sauce***
     1/3  cup           sugar
   1      tablespoon    cornstarch
     3/4  cup           water
   2      tablespoons   butter or margarine
     1/4  cup           bourbon
     3/4  teaspoon      lemon rind -- grated
   4      teaspoons     lemon juice

Preparation:

1. Sift together flour, sugar and baking powder. 2. Combine egg, water, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients until just blended. 3. In Dutch oven or deep-fat fryer, heat 2 inches oil to 375F. 4. Core apples or pears (do not pare); cut into eighths. Peel bananas and cut into eighths. 5. Dip fruit slice in batter; drop into hot oil and fry until golden on both sides. 6. Drain briefly on paper towels; serve hot with Lemon-bourbon Sauce. *** LEMON-BOURBON SAUCE *** 1. Combine sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan; stir in water. 2. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. 3. Remove from heat; stir in butter until melted. 4. Add bourbon, lemon rind and juice; mix well. 5. Serve warm or cold.