Limoncello Apple Fritters

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. Limoncello or Rum
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 eggs, separated
• lemon zest from 1/2 lemon
• 4 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 0.2 inches slices
• lemon juice
• confectioners' sugar for dusting
• cinnamon for dusting (optional)

Directions:

In a medium bowl mix together the flour, egg yolks, Limoncello, lemon zest, olive oil and sugar. Add one or two tablespoons of water if the dough is a little dry.

In another bowl, whisk the egg whites, then mix into the flour mixture until well combined. Set aside.

Meanwhile, put together apples and lemon juice, let them marinate for about 5 minutes.

In a saucepan heat enough oil to deep fry the slices then put them into the batter, fry them and finally drain them on a plate with kitchen paper.

In a small bowl, combine the confectioners sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on the fritters.