CARAMEL & SESAME ENVY™ APPLE BITES

Makes 16 pieces

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Envy™ Apples
• About 1 1/3 Cups Vegetable Oil for Frying
• 1/3 Cup Flour
• 2 Tablespoons Corn Starch
• ¼ Teaspoon each Five spice & Cinnamon
• 1 Egg
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds
• 1 Tablespoon White Sesame Seeds
• Iced Water

METHOD

1. In a medium bowl lightly whisk the egg
2. Add the flour, corn starch and spices
3. Whisk all together to make a sticky thick batter and set aside for 30 minutes
4. Heat the oil in a deep-frying pan or wok
5. Peel, core and cut the Envy™ apples into even sized wedges about 8 per apple
6. Dip the apple wedges into the batter and toss to coat each wedge (the batter will loosen with the apple juices)
7. Fry 4-5 apples slices at a time in the heated oil for 1-2 minutes until golden, then transfer to a lined baking tray
8. In another frying pan heat the sugar and oil over a medium heat until the sugar begin to caramelize
9. Add the sesame seeds when the caramel is light golden and swirl around to mix
10. When the caramel is a rich golden brown add the apples a few at a time and mix all around to coat each in the sesame caramel mixture
11. Transfer to a bowl of iced water and then remove with a slotted spoon onto a lined tray to harden