Chinese Candied Apple

• apples↗2
• flour↗200 g
• eggs↗2
• cornflour↗20 g
• custard powder↗10 g
• caster sugar↗120 g
• water↗40 ml
• oil (for frying)
• ice water, for dipping

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Peel and remove the seeds from the apple, cut into slices.

2. 2

   Make a thick batter by mixing together flour, egg, cornflour, custard powder and water.

3. 3

   Heal oil in a wok, dip the apple slices in the batter and deep fry. Remove, drain excess oil.

4. 4

   In a separate wok, heat sugar along with a little oil and water till it reaches a thread-like consistency.

5. 5

   Dip the apple slices in the sugar syrup to coat evenly.

6. 6

   Remove carefully from the sugar syrup and dip in ice water for a minute.

7. 7

   Serve immediately.