Fried Apple Curls with Vanilla Custard

Batter

• 1 vanilla pod
• 500 g whole milk
• 20 g cornflour
• 2 egg yolks, from medium eggs
• 60 g caster sugar
• 2 pinch fine sea salt
• 150 g plain flour
• 140 g cider
• 15 g sunflower oil, plus extra, for frying
• 2 medium eggs

Finalisation

• 400 g apples, large, cored, unpeeled, stems removed and ends trimmed, trimmed to fit blade width (see tips)
• flaked almonds, for garnishing
• icing sugar, for garnishing