On 5 April 2015, Stanthorpe was the site for the QLD Mega GC4X31B the first Mega-Event in Queensland. Many geocaches were placed to help celebrate the Mega, including the Geo-Art Stans Apple.

On 1^st January 2025, Stans Apple was harvested, marking not the end, but now a new batch of caches waiting to be picked.

Apple Fritters – All Recipes

Ingredients

Recipe yields 24 servings

• 1 litre vegetable oil for deep-frying
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cups apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup cinnamon-sugar

Directions

1. Gather the ingredients. Heat oil in a deep fryer or electric skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Stir flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour in milk, eggs, and oil; stir until well blended.
3. Mix in apples until evenly distributed.
4. Working in small batches to prevent overcrowding, drop spoonfuls of batter into the deep fryer and fry in hot oil until golden all over, about 5 minutes.
5. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate.
6. Toss warm fritters with cinnamon sugar in a bowl until well coated.
7. Enjoy!