RHUBARB FRITTERS

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I got this recipe from my niece's son. Since we live in apple country, we have enjoyed apple fritters for many years. This rhubarb treat is a nice change for spring when apples are few and rhubarb is plentiful. -Helen Budinock, Wolcott, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature, separated
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk and butter. Gradually add to dry ingredients, stirring until smooth. , Toss rhubarb with remaining sugar; gently stir into batter. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter. , In a deep cast-iron skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry a few at a time, turning with a slotted spoon until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.