Deep-Fried Syrup Coated Apples Recipe - Dessert

(ba si ping guo)

Ingredients :

4	Large green apples, peeled, cored and cut into 8 pieces
-	Oil for deep-frying
The Batter
125 g	All purpose flour
2 tbsp	Cornstarch
1 ttsp	Baking soda
1	Small sized egg
-	Water
The Syrup
1/2 cup	Sugar
2 tbsp	Water

Method :

Prepare batter by combining all the ingredients plus water to achieve the consistency of a thick cream.
Prepare syrup by heating sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until it turns golden brown, keep warm.
Ready a bowl of iced water and a greased serving dish.
Heat oil until very hot, dip slices of apples into the batter, a few at a time, and lower into the oil and fry until golden brown.
Remove from oil, drain and dip into the syrup, coating evenly.
Immediately plunge the coated apple slices into the iced water to set the syrup into a toffee-like coating.
Place on a serving dish and serve straightly away.