Shelly's Recipe

APPLE FRITTERS

Category: Fruit Desserts

5 oz flour
5 fluid oz water
1/4 tsp salt
3 eggs, separated
1 tbsp melted butter
2 large cooking oz
4 oz sugar
Lemon juice
Oil for frying

Batter should be made at least 1 hour before required. Sift flour and salt. Make a well in center. Add cooled butter, some water and egg yolks. Work in flour and beat until smooth. Add remaining water. Leave to stand. Just before using, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into batter mix.
Peel, core and slice apples. Dip into batter and deep fry until golden. Drain and served dredged with sugar and sprinkled with lemon juice. Serves 4