Title: Apple Fritters (Irish)
Categories: Irish Dessert
Yield: 4 Servings
| 5 | oz | Flour |
| 5 | fl | Water |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 2 | | Eggs (separated) |
| 1 | tb | 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.