Apple Fritters

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat a deep fryer.
2. 2
   In a saucepan, melt the butter.
3. 3
   Stir in the brown sugar and cook for 30 seconds to dissolve the sugar.
4. 4
   Add the lemon juice, water, apples, brandy and cinnamon.
5. 5
   Cook the apples for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the apples start to wilt.
6. 6
   Remove from the heat and cool completely.
7. 7
   In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, melted butter and cooled apple mixture.
8. 8
   Stir in the dry ingredients into the liquid mixture.
9. 9
   Blend until the batter is incorporated.
10. 10
    Cover the batter, place in the refrigerator and let rest for 2 to 4 hours.
11. 11
    In a standing mixer or with a whisk, beat egg whites until stiff.
12. 12
    Remove the batter from the refrigerator and blend until smooth.
13. 13
    Fold in the beaten egg white.
14. 14
    Using a large spoon, drop the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
15. 15
    Remove from the oil and drain on paper-lined plate.
16. 16
    To serve, Mound the warm fritters on a platter and drizzle with cane syrup.
17. 17
    Garnish the fritters with powdered sugar.