french fritters

prep time 2 Hr 25 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For french fritters

  • 2
    eggs, separated
  • 2/3 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1
    grated lemon rind
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 4
    apples, oranges, pineapple, figs or pears

How To Make french fritters

  • 1
    Sprinkle fruit slices of your choice with the lemon rind and sugar and let stand for 2 to 3 hours.
  • 2
    Drain and dip in the thin fritter batter.
  • 3
    Batter: Beat together with mixer, egg yolks, milk, flour, salt butter and lemon juice, (May add 2 tablespoons sugar and dash of nutmeg.)
  • 4
    Fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites.
  • 5
    Fry in deep fat 375 degrees.
  • 6
    Drain and serve hot with confectioner\'s sugar, or a sweet syrup or sauce.
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