caramel fried apples or bananas

How To Make caramel fried apples or bananas

• 1

  In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch and baking powder.
• 2

  Add water and stir until smooth.
• 3

  Peel and core apples; cut each apple into 3 wedges.
• 4

  (If you use bananas, peel and cut in 1/2 inch thick diagonal slices.)
• 5

  Place fruit in batter and turn to coat evenly.
• 6

  Into a deep pan pour oil to a depth of about 1 1/2 inches.
• 7

  Heat oil to 350 degrees.
• 8

  Using chopsticks or a spoon, lift one piece of fruit at a time from batter and let excess batter drip off, then lower fruit into hot oil.
• 9

  Cook several pieces at a time until coating is golden brown (about 2 minutes).
• 10

  Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• 11

  Generously oil a flat serving dish.
• 12

  Fill a serving bowl to the brim with ice cubes; cover with water.
• 13

  Place sugar, water and oil in a ten inch frying pan; stir to blend.
• 14

  Place pan over high heat.
• 15

  When mixture begins to bubble (about one minute), shake pan continuously to prevent burning.
• 16

  Continue cooking and shaking pan until syrup *just* turns a pale straw color (about 9 minutes).
• 17

  Immediately remove from heat, add sesame seeds and swirl to mix.
• 18

  (Syrup will continue to cook after you remove it from heat and color will turn golden in a few seconds.)
• 19

  Drop fruit into syrup and swirl to coat evenly.
• 20

  Using two spoons, immediately remove each piece of fruit and place on oiled dish so pieces do not touch.
• 21

  At table, dip each piece of fruit in ice water so coating hardens and fruit cools.
• 22

  Serve.
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