Toffee Apples
Toffee Apples (China)
2 medium green cooking apples
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups water
3 tpss sesame oil
3 cups vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
2 Tbspsesame seeds
Cold water
Ice cubes
Pare apples, cut into quarters & remove cores
Cut each quarter in half crosswise, making 16 pieces total
Measure flour into bowl
Gradually blend in 1 cup of the water using a whisk
Add 2 tpss of the sesame oil
Beat until smooth
Brush remaining 1 tps sesame oil over a serving plate
Set aside
Place apple pieces in batter, turning to coat completely
Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in wok over medium-high heat to 375 deg F
Using a slotted spoon, lift apple pieces from batter & place in oil
Cook half of the pieces at a time until light brown, about 2 min
Drain on absorbent paper
Pour oil out of wok but do not clean wok
Measure remaining 1 cup water & the sugar into wok
Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches about 235 deg F on a c&y thermometer, 10 to 13 min
Remove from heat immediately
Mix in apples & sesame seeds
Transfer to the oiled serving plate
Place cold water & ice cubes in bowl
Dunk apples in the ice water before eating
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