Apple Fritters

3/4 c flour, all-purpose
1/8 t salt
1 egg – slightly beaten
1 tb vegetable oil
1 t rum
1/2 cup light beer
vegetable oil for frying
2 egg whites
4 medium apples
1/2 c sugar, powdered
Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Stir in egg, 1 tb oil and rum. Gradually beat in enough beer to make a medium-thick batter similiar to thickness of whipping cream. Cover bowl – let stand 1 hour.

Heat oil for deep frying to 350F. Immediately before cooking fritters, beat egg whites until stiff and glossy. Use a wooden spoon to fold beaten egg whites into batter.

Peel and core apples – cut into 1/4 inch crosswise slices. Dip in batter, 2-3 at a time, covering completely. Lower into hot oil – fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels – keep warm. Repeat until all slices are battered and fried.

Remarks: 24 fritters.

Source: Fidonet – Author unknown.