HONEYED APPLES

These scrumptious treats are best prepared for a select number, as they require the cook's complete attention. The honey coating becomes crisper when the fritters are dipped in iced water.

Serves :

Preparation Method :

Peel, core and cut the apples into eighths, brush each piece lightly with lemon juice then dust with corn flour.
To make the sauce, heat the honey and oil in a pan, stirring continuously until blended. Remove from the heat and stir in the white wine vinegar.
Sift the flour and salt into a bowl, and then stir in the water and oil.
Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form and then fold them into the batter.
Heat the oil in a karahi, wok, or deep fryer to a temperature of 190°C / 375°F, or until a cube of bread dropped in the oil browns in about 45 seconds.
Spear each piece of apple in turn on a skewer dip in the batter and fry in the hot oil until golden. Drain on kitchen paper.
Place the fritters in a dish and pour the sauce over.
Transfer the fritters to a lightly oiled serving dish, and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.
Serve the honeyed fritters at once, offering bowls of iced water for dipping to retain the crispness of the honey coating.