Thursday, December 24, 2009

Baked Apple Rings

INGREDIENTS

4 apples, peeled and cored
3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp unbleached white flour
1 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp sea salt
Dash of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
1/3 cup apple cider
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
Extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup maple syrup, divided

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit.

Slice apples crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Set aside 8 largest slices; reserve remaining apple for another use.

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, granulated sugar, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Stir in cider and egg whites (batter will be thick).

Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with a small amount of olive oil over medium-high heat. Dip 4 apple slices in batter; place in pan. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Arrange apple slices on a baking sheet coated with olive oil. Repeat procedure with remaining apple slices.

Bake apple slices for 10 minutes or until edges are crisp. Drizzle each of 4 plates with 1 tablespoon maple syrup; top with 2 apple slices. Serve immediately.

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