Place the 2 cups of canola oil into a deep fryer or heavy pan and allow to heat to 365 degrees.
Pour the milk into a bowl with the slightly beaten egg and whisk to combine.
Add the apples to the mixture and gently stir to incorporate.
In a separate mixing bowl toss together the flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, the baking powder, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and the salt.
Add the flour mixture to the egg and milk and blend until all the dry ingredients are just moistened.
Drop 3 to 4 teaspoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry 4 minutes, turning occasionally for even browning.
Remove the fritters when they are a golden brown with a [easyazon_link identifier="B001C2DKBG" locale="US" tag="allshecooksblog-20"]slotted spoon[/easyazon_link] and place on a paper towel to drain.
Continue deep frying in this manner being sure to allow the oil to return to the correct temperature before adding a new batch.
Place the remaining sugar and ¾ t of the cinnamon into a [easyazon_link identifier="B00SHYZDZS" locale="US" tag="allshecooksblog-20"]sealable plastic bag[/easyazon_link].
Add the fritters a couple at time.
Seal the bag after each addition and shake to cover the fritters well.
Place the fritters on plates.
Place the syrup into a microwave safe bowl.
Stir in the remaining cinnamon until well combined.
Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until the syrup is warmed.
Pour the syrup over the fritters just before serving.