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Night Two: Apple and Pear Fritters

Fruit Fritters

Vegetable Oil for Deep Frying
1 cup flour
pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup milk (for pareve, use soy milk)
2 eggs, separated
6 apples/pears
Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

In a broad pan, 2 inches of oil to 375F.
Combine flour, salt, baking powder and sugar.
Mix together milk and egg yolks.
Beat egg whites to soft peaks.
Whisk milk/eggs into dry ingredients.
Fold in egg whites.
Core and slice fruit.
Dip the fruit into the batter and fry until the batter browns.
Turn over to brown second side.
Drain on paper towels.
Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve immediately.