Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 Tbs. lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted cashews
  • 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1 Tbs. brown sugar
  • Cornstarch for dusting pan
  • 16 won ton skins
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 cups (about) vegetable oil
  • Cinnamon sugar or vanilla sugar

Method

  • To make Lemon-Honey Sauce: Bring all ingredients to a simmer, stirring constantly, until honey is just dissolved.
  • Let cool.
  • To make Won Tons: Put apricots, cashews, ginger, and brown sugar in bowl, and knead until combined.
  • Dust baking sheet with cornstarch.
  • Arrange several won ton skins on work surface.
  • Place 2 tsp.
  • filling in center of each.
  • Brush edges with egg, and fold to form triangle; press to seal.
  • Pull farthest corners together, forming smaller triangle.
  • Moisten one corner; press to seal.
  • Place won tons on baking sheet.
  • Cover tightly with plastic, and refrigerate up to 24 hours, or freeze.
  • Line platter with paper towels.
  • Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach 3 to 4 inches up sides.
  • Heat on high until oil reaches 360F; reduce heat, but maintain temperature.
  • Fry won tons, turning occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Dust with sugar.
  • Serve immediately with sauce.