Chinese Toffee Apple Fritters

This dessert is a wonderful change from banana fritters. Apple chunks are fried in batter, then coated in caramel and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 11 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 439 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¾ cup cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
• oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon water, divided
• ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 apple - peeled, cored, and cut into chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour flour into a shallow bowl. Dredge apple chunks in flour.

Step 2

Mix cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water thoroughly in a small bowl. Mix in egg.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large saucepan to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Dip apple chunks in the cornstarch mixture; cook in the hot oil until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.

Step 4

Combine sugar, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and remaining 1 teaspoon water in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until sugar melts, turns light golden, and starts to bubble, 8 to 10 minutes. Mix in fried apple chunks until evenly coated with caramel.

Step 5

Transfer caramel-coated apple chunks to a large serving dish; lift with chopsticks to separate and create sugar threads. Garnish with sesame seeds.