[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Apple Fritters[/move]
Peel, core, and slice into 1/2 rings 4 Granny Smith (or other firm and tart) apples; toss in a bowl with 1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar. Spread on paper towels to dry slightly.
In a large bowl, sift 1 c flour. Make a well in the middle, and add 1 egg yolk and 1 T vegatable oil; gently mix, slowly adding in 3/4 c milk, until the batter is smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 egg white until it forms firm peaks (you can use the same egg you got the yolk from); fold the egg white into the batter.
Heat more vegetable oil to fill a pan to 1 1/2 inches or so, to 375 degrees. One at a time, dip the apple rings into the batter, letting the excess drip back into the bowl, then slip the rings into the oil. Do not overcrowd. Let the rings fry for about 4 minutes on the first side, flip them over with a slotted spoon, and let fry for another 2 minutes on the second side, to a nice, golden brown. Transfer the rings to drain on paper towels with the slotted spoon. Repeat with the remaining rings and batter.
Dust the warm fritters with confectioner's sugar and serve warm with maple syrup.