1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, separated
1/3 c. milk
1 1/2 c. chopped or diced fruit
1 qt. (about) corn oil

Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Mix together egg yolks, milk and 1 tablespoon corn oil. Stir into dry ingredients until well mixed. Add prepared fruit. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour corn oil into heavy, sturdy, flat-bottomed 3 quart saucepan or deep fryer, filling utensil no more than 1/3 full. Heat over medium heat to 375 degrees. Carefully add fritter batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time. Fry 3 to 4 minutes, turning once or until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot with favorite syrup or sprinkled with confectioners' sugar. Makes about 24 fritters.

NOTE: Use chopped or diced apples, peaches, cherries, apricots. Or use fresh berries such as blueberries or blackberries.