Apple Fritters

3/4 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg - slightly beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon rum
1/2 cup light beer
vegetable oil for frying
2 egg whites
4 medium apples
1/2 cup sugar, powdered 

Sift flour and salt into a large bowl.  Stir in egg, 1 tablespoon oil and rum.  Gradually beat in enough beer to make a medium-thick batter similiar to the thickness of whipping cream.  Cover bowl - let stand 1 hour.  Heat oil for deep frying to 350 degrees.  Immediately before cooking fritters, beat egg whites until stiff and glossy.  Use a wooden spoon to fold beaten egg whites into batter.  Peel and core apples - cut into 1/4 inch crosswise slices.  Dip in batter, 2-3 at a time, covering completely.  Loyer into hot oil - fry until golden brown on both sides.  Drain on paper towels - keep warm. Repeat until all slices are battered and fried.