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APPLE FRITTERS

• 1 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
• 1 cup beer
• 1 TBSP vegetable oil
• 1 TBSP sugar
• 2 eggs, separated
• 5 large apples
• 2-4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• Confectioner’s sugar

Combine the flour, beer 1 TBSP vegetable oil, sugar and egg yolks in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Cover and leave at room temperature for at least one hour. Core and slice apples in to ½ inch rings. Pour at least 2 inches of oil into a large skillet and heat to 375 degrees F. Beat the egg whites in a large bowl, until stiff. Stir the batter and fold in the egg whites. Dip the apple rings first in ¼ cup flour to coat both sides, then in the batter. Fry a few at a time in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel. Serve immediately with Apple-Maple Sauce.


APPLE-MAPLE SAUCE

• 2 cups applesauce
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Blend together all ingredients until mixed well. Serve with Apple Fritters.