Irish Apple Fritters

Description
A delicious Irish dessert to finish off any meal.



Ingredients

 * 5 ounces flour
 * 5 ounces water
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 2 eggs (separate yolks and whites)
 * 1 tablespoon melted butter
 * 2 large cooking apples
 * 4 ounces sugar
 * lemon juice
 * oil for deep frying

Directions
Make batter ahead of time, at least 1 hour before cooking. Sift flour and salt in a large bowl. Add melted butter, some water and egg yolks. Beat until mixture is smooth. Add the rest of the water. Let batter stand for an hour. When ready to cook the fritters, beat egg whites until stiff and fold into batter mix. Peel, core and slice apples (1/2 inch thick). Dip in and coat apples with the batter. Deep fry in very hot oil. Apple fritters are done when they turn golden. Drain fritters on absorbent paper. Sprinkle with sugar and lemon juice before serving. Makes 4 servings.