caramel fried apples or bananas

How To Make caramel fried apples or bananas

• Step 1
  In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch and baking powder.
• Step 2
  Add water and stir until smooth.
• Step 3
  Peel and core apples; cut each apple into 3 wedges.
• Step 4
  (If you use bananas, peel and cut in 1/2 inch thick diagonal slices.)
• Step 5
  Place fruit in batter and turn to coat evenly.
• Step 6
  Into a deep pan pour oil to a depth of about 1 1/2 inches.
• Step 7
  Heat oil to 350 degrees.
• Step 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.
• Step 9
  Cook several pieces at a time until coating is golden brown (about 2 minutes).
• Step 10
  Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Step 11
  Generously oil a flat serving dish.
• Step 12
  Fill a serving bowl to the brim with ice cubes; cover with water.
• Step 13
  Place sugar, water and oil in a ten inch frying pan; stir to blend.
• Step 14
  Place pan over high heat.
• Step 15
  When mixture begins to bubble (about one minute), shake pan continuously to prevent burning.
• Step 16
  Continue cooking and shaking pan until syrup *just* turns a pale straw color (about 9 minutes).
• Step 17
  Immediately remove from heat, add sesame seeds and swirl to mix.
• Step 18
  (Syrup will continue to cook after you remove it from heat and color will turn golden in a few seconds.)
• Step 19
  Drop fruit into syrup and swirl to coat evenly.
• Step 20
  Using two spoons, immediately remove each piece of fruit and place on oiled dish so pieces do not touch.
• Step 21
  At table, dip each piece of fruit in ice water so coating hardens and fruit cools.
• Step 22
  Serve.
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