Amish Apple Fritters
8 medium firm cooking apples
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, separated
Grated rind of 1 lemon
1/2 cup milk
Confectioners sugar

Peel and slice the apples into 1/4-inch slices.

Combine the brown sugar and lemon juice in a 10-inch shallow dish. Add the
apple slices, spooning the sauce over both sides of the fruit. Allow to
stand for 1 hour, turning occasionally.

Heat 3 inches of oil in a heavy skillet.

Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt.

In another bowl beat the egg yolks thoroughly and add the rind and milk.
Combine with the dry ingredients.

In a mixing bowl beat the egg whites until stiff, then gently fold them into
the batter. The batter will be puffy and there will be some white patches
showing. Dip the apple slices into the batter, firmly pushing the slices
into the batter until both sides are covered.

With tongs, drop the apple into the hot oil and cook until golden on one
side - about 2 minutes. Turn and fry on the other side for 1 minute.
Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.