Recipe#6458

Title: Apple Fritters (Irish)

From:Mike Keri
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 14:47:31 -0600 

   5      oz            Flour
   5      fl            Water
     1/4  t             Salt
   2                    Eggs (separated)
   1      T             Melted butter
   2                    Large cooking apples
   4      oz            Sugar
                        Lemon juice
                        Oil for deep frying
  Make batter at least an hour before required, using following method.
  Sift together flour and salt.  Make a well in the center.  Add the cooled
  melted butter and some of the water and egg yolks.  Work in the flour and
  beat until smooth.  Add remaining water.  Leave to stand.  Just before
  using, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry.  Fold into batter mix.
   Peel, core and slice apples (slices about 1/4-1/2 inch thick).  Dip into
  batter and deep fry in very hot oil (175-180C) until golden.  Drain and
  serve dredged with sugar and sprinkled with lemon juice.