Pineapple Drop Doughnuts

1 (8 1/2 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 cups biscuit mix
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Shortening (for frying, 1-inch deep)

Pineapple Glaze
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons pineapple syrup

Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons pineapple syrup for glaze.

To pineapple, add egg, biscuit mix, sugar and nutmeg; stir into stiff dough.

Heat shortening to 375 degrees F. Drop dough by teaspoonsful into hot fat; fry to golden brown, about 3 minutes, turning once. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.

Dip some of donuts in pineapple glaze, others in confectioners' sugar or cinnamon sugar. Serve warm.

Makes 2 1/2 to 3 dozen.

For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar and pineapple syrup; mix until smooth.

Makes enough for 12 to 15 donuts.

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