Squeeze lemon juice into a large bowl. Peel, core, and dice apples into small chunks, placing them in lemon juice so they will not brown. Drain and discard lemon juice.
Melt butter in skillet. Add almonds and apples and sauté for 4 minutes, until apples begin to brown. Add liquid and continue cooking until its gone. Remove pan from heat, let cool slightly, and stir in five-spice powder and vanilla extract.
Fill a small dish with water. Place a won ton wrapper on a plate or clean counter, and spoon about 1 teaspoon apple-almond filling in the center. Dip a finger in water and moisten the corners of wrapper. Fold in half, pinching and sealing tightly. Place under a damp paper towel to keep from drying out and cracking, and repeat with remaining won ton wrappers and filling.
Fill a high-sided pot with 1 inch of canola oil. Turn to medium heat and bring to 350°F. Fry won tons in batches for about 15 seconds each side, or until golden brown. If the oil begins to smoke, reduce heat. Drain on paper towels.
Serve immediately, or store for up to a day refrigerated and reheat in a 350°F oven for 15 to 25 minutes.
Calories 157; Fat 10 g; Sat Fat 1.4 g; Mono Fat 5.4 g; Poly Fat 2.2 g; Protein 4 g; Carb 14 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 12 mg; Sodium 60 mg; Calcium 31 mg; Potassium 123 mg;
- 1 1/4 cups whole natural almonds, roasted, finely chopped
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 3 tart green apples such as Granny Smith
- 1-2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons bourbon, brandy, or apple juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 (or more if necessary) won ton wrappers
- Canola oil for frying
Squeeze lemon juice into a large bowl. Peel, core, and dice apples into small chunks, placing them in lemon juice so they will not brown. Drain and discard lemon juice.
Melt butter in skillet. Add almonds and apples and sauté for 4 minutes, until apples begin to brown. Add liquid and continue cooking until its gone. Remove pan from heat, let cool slightly, and stir in five-spice powder and vanilla extract.
Fill a small dish with water. Place a won ton wrapper on a plate or clean counter, and spoon about 1 teaspoon apple-almond filling in the center. Dip a finger in water and moisten the corners of wrapper. Fold in half, pinching and sealing tightly. Place under a damp paper towel to keep from drying out and cracking, and repeat with remaining won ton wrappers and filling.
Fill a high-sided pot with 1 inch of canola oil. Turn to medium heat and bring to 350°F. Fry won tons in batches for about 15 seconds each side, or until golden brown. If the oil begins to smoke, reduce heat. Drain on paper towels.
Serve immediately, or store for up to a day refrigerated and reheat in a 350°F oven for 15 to 25 minutes.