Chinese Toffee Apples

Ingredients list for Chinese Toffee Apples

• 4 medium Apple
• 4 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 cup Refined flour (maida)
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• to deep fry Oil
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• tablespoon Sesame seeds (til) toasted

Method

1. Peel, core and cut apples into quarters and cut each quarter lengthwise in half. Coat apple segments thoroughly in two tablespoons of cornflour, shaking off excess. Sieve refined flour, remaining cornflour and baking powder into a bowl.
2. Gradually stir in one and quarter cup of water to make a smooth batter. Heat sufficient oil in a wok, dip the apple segments into the batter and deep fry for about a minute or until golden brown, turning them occasionally.
3. Drain on an absorbent paper and keep warm. Heat butter in a pan with two tablespoons of water and sugar. Continue cooking until sugar melts and turns light golden brown.
4. Remove from heat and dip the fried apple pieces in the hot caramel. Sprinkle sesame seeds and dip in iced water to harden the crust. Remove immediately and serve.

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