Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups peeled, diced cooking apples
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • Vegetable oil
  • Sifted powdered sugar

Method

  • Combine milk, egg yolks, and butter in a medium mixing bowl, beating well. Combine flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt in a small mixing bowl, stirring until well blended; gradually fold into egg yolk mixture. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Sprinkle remaining 3 tablespoons sugar over diced apples; toss gently, and set aside.
  • Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form. Gently fold beaten egg whites into chilled batter. Fold chopped apple mixture and pecans into fritter batter.
  • Heat 1/2 inch oil in a large skillet to 375°; drop mixture by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Cook 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.