Bing Cherry Fritters

I adore healthy meals, and for me, this is a meal. All else you need is some water (evens it out)

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 1⁄3 cups milk
• 4  eggs, separated
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 2  cups bing cherries, pitted
•  oil (for frying)
•  sifted powdered sugar

Directions

1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
2. Add the milk, egg yolks, oil, and lemon juice and beat until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
4. Fold in the pitted cherries.
5. In a deep, heavy saucepan, heat 3 inches of oil to 375°.
6. Drop a few tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a very low oven.
8. Repeat until all the batter is cooked.
9. Serve at once, topped with powdered sugar.
10. Makes 6 servings.