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Core the apples, peel them, then slice them crosswise into 1/4 inch slices.
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Combine the brown sugar and lemon juice in a 10-inch shallow dish, and add in the apple slides, spooning the sauce over both sides of the fruit.
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Allow to stand 1 hour, turning the slices occasionally.
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Preheat 2-3 inches of oil in an electric skillet to 375 degrees.
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Meanwhile, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a shallow bowl.
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In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks thoroughly and add in the rind and lowfat milk; combine with the dry ingredients.
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In a mixer bowl, beat the egg whites till stiff and gently fold them into the flour mix.
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The batter will be puffy and there should be some patches of white showing.
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Dip the apple slices into the batter-it won't cooperatively adhere to the apple because of the marinade, but firmly push the slices into the batter till both sides are coated.
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With tongs, drop the apple into the warm oil and cook till the fritter is gold brown on one side-this takes about 2 min-then turn and fry the other side, about 1 minute.
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Drain on paper towels, and keep hot in the oven till all the fritters are prepared.
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Sprinkle very scantily with confectioner's sugar and serve warm.
