Chinese Toffee Apples ( Eggless Desserts )

Directions

1. 1
   For the batter
2. 2
   Combine the plain flour and cornflour along with 5 tbsp of water in a bowl, mix well and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.For the syrup
3. 3
   Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the sugar and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes, until the sugar dissolves and caramelizes lightly, while stirring continuously.
4. 4
   Add the honey and sesame seeds, mix well and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Keep warm.How to proceed
5. 5
   Heat the oil in a kadhai, dip a few apple wedges in the batter at a time and deep-fry in oil till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.Pierce each apple fritter with a toothpick and place on a plate.
6. 6
   Pour the warm syrup in one bowl and pour ice-cold water in another bowl.Dip each fritter immediately in the warm syrup and then in ice-cold water. This will cause the syrup coating to harden so the fritters will be crisp and crackling on the outside surface like a toffee.
7. 7
   Serve immediately.Handy tip:Prepare the syrup as close to serving time as possible. It only takes a few minutes and the results will be much better.