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In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and baking pwdr.
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Add in water and stir till smooth.
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Peel and core apples; cut each apple into 3 wedges.
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(If you use bananas, peel and cut in 1/2 inch thick diagonal slices.)
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Place fruit in batter and turn to coat proportionately.
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Into a deep pan pour oil to a depth of about 1 1/2 inches.
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Heat oil to 350 degrees.
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Using chopsticks or possibly a spoon, lift one piece of fruit at a time from batter and let excess batter drip off, then lower fruit into warm oil.
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Cook several pcs at a time till coating is golden (about 2 min).
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Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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Generously oil a flat serving dish.
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Fill a serving bowl to the brim with ice cubes; cover with water.
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Place sugar, water and oil in a ten inch frying pan; stir to blend.
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Place pan over high heat.
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When mix begins to bubble (about one minute), shake pan continuously to prevent burning.
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Continue cooking and shaking pan till syrup*just* turns a pale straw color (about 9 min).
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Immediately remove from heat, add in sesame seeds, and swirl to mix.
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(Syrup will continue to cook after you remove it from heat and color will turn golden brown in a few seconds.)
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Drop fruit into syrup and swirl to coat proportionately.
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Using two spoons, immediately remove each piece of fruit and place on oiled dish so pcs don't touch.
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At table, dip each piece of fruit in ice water so coating hardens and fruit cools.
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Serve.
