Description
Sweet cinnamon apple rings dance with golden crispiness, offering a delightful dessert that merges comfort and indulgence. Warm spices and caramelized apple edges create a simple yet irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large apples (Gala)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Batter/Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Craft a light, airy batter by whisking flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in one bowl. In another bowl, vigorously blend egg and buttermilk until smooth and uniform.
- Prepare a coating mixture of sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish, setting it aside for later use.
- Transform whole apples into delicate rings by peeling (optional), coring, and slicing into thin 1/4-inch rounds. Carefully remove the central core from each slice to create perfect rings.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for even frying.
- Gradually incorporate wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring until a silky, lump-free batter forms.
- Submerge each apple ring completely in batter, allowing excess to drip off. Gently lower into hot oil, frying in small batches until achieving a rich golden-brown color, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer fried rings to paper towels to drain excess oil, then immediately roll in prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm, ensuring complete coverage.
- Present these crispy, aromatic apple rings immediately, celebrating their delightful texture and warm, sweet essence.
Notes
- Adjust apple thickness carefully to ensure even cooking and crispy texture without falling apart during frying.
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results, as they hold shape better and provide balanced sweetness.
- Pat apple rings dry before battering to prevent oil splattering and help batter adhere more effectively.
- Control oil temperature between 350-375°F to achieve golden-brown color without burning or undercooking the rings.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour or almond flour for alternative dietary needs while maintaining similar texture.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the batter for deeper, more complex flavor profile.
- Drain excess oil thoroughly on wire rack instead of paper towels to maintain crispiness.
- Serve immediately after coating in cinnamon-sugar for maximum crunch and warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg