Chinese Desserts, Cakes and Confectionery Recipes - Toffee Apples Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 firm dessert apples, peeled and cut into wedges

• 50g/2 oz plain flour (all-purpose)

• 1 egg

• 5ml/1 tsp sesame oil

• 300ml/2/3 cup peanut oil

• 175g/6 oz sugar

• 30ml/2 tbsp sesame seeds

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Method:

1. Mix together the flour, egg and sesame oil to a smooth batter. Add the apples.

2. Heat the peanut oil and deep-fry a few pieces of fruit at a time for about 2 minutes until golden brown.

3. Drain on kitchen paper and keep then warm while you fry the remaining fruit pieces.

4. Reheat the oil and deep-fry the fruit for a further 2 minutes then drain on kitchen paper.

5. Meanwhile, mix the sugar, sesame deeds and 30ml/2 tbsp oil form the deep-frying pan and heat until the mixture begins to caramelize.

6. Stir the fruit into the caramel a few at a time then place them in iced water to harden. Remove from the water and serve at once.