Apple Dessert Rings - finished recipe
Onions rings are an All-American classic, but did you know that apples make delicious “rings,” too?! This Apple Dessert Rings recipe uses my Cinnamon Cream Syrup recipe just like onion rings use ketchup for dipping. This is “Not-Your-Mama’s” apple dessert!
A side note: there are literally thousands of apple dessert recipes out there, but nothing like these apple rings! Here are some of my favorite “Not-Your-Mama’s” kind of unique apple recipes by food bloggers:
Apple Pie Pizza, Closet Cooking
Apple Cobbler with Cheddar Biscuits, Serious Eats
Cranberry Apple Dessert Risotto, Janet is Hungry
Almond Semifreddo with Caramelized Apples, Yum Sugar
Apple Turnovers, Dinner and Dessert
These crispy apple rings are warm and comforting on a cool fall day – and such a unique dessert! I love these sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and then drizzled with syrup. You can use your favorite caramel syrup or use my cinnamon cream syrup recipe below – be sure to make extra for dipping. You will be licking your fingers, I promise!
One important tip: Don’t skip the apple peeling step!!! If you leave the peel on the apples, the batter won’t stick to them while cooking in hot oil. (Trust me on this – I learned the hard way! – it will be a disaster!)
Just slice the apple into 1/2 inch slices.
Then, make the rings by using biscuit or cookie cutters of different sizes.
Then, just dip into batter and fry just like you would onion rings!
DESSERT APPLE RINGS
Prep and cook time: 40 to 50 minutes
Serves 4 to 6.
1 large egg white
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled
Canola oil for frying
Cinnamon sugar for garnishing
Caramel sauce, warmed
Whisk egg until frothy and the whisk in water and vanilla. Whisk in flour and salt and let sit while slicing apples.
Slice peeled apples into 1/2 inch thick slices (you will get about 4 slices per apple). Using varying sized biscuit cutters, cut “rings” out of apple slices, discarding smallest circle containing core.
Heat oil to 375 degrees. (Caution: Don’t let oil get too hot – your rings will burn quickly. If rings are cooking too quickly, lower the heat of the oil a bit.)
Dip apple rings into batter, letting excess drip off. Cook in oil in small batches, turning frequently to monitor browning. When the rings turn golden brown, remove to a plate and while still hot sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar. Serve immediately with warm drizzled caramel sauce. Makes 16 apple rings – serves 4 to 6.
CINNAMON CREAM SYRUP
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Bring to a boil, stirring for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Serve warm.
– posted by Donna
10 points for creativity!
Wow, indeed, the creativity is astounding! Never would have thought that one up. Mmmmm. What I wouldn’t give for some deep fried apples right about now…..yum.
I am totally making these! Sounds AMAZING!
These look great! The cinnamon cream sauce would be fabulous on just about any dessert!
yum!!
Barbara – I am very humbled by a compliment from an accomplished baker such as yourself! Of course, these aren’t really “baking,” are they? Hhmmmm . . .
Ooo almost like onion rings, but sweet!! Do you think these could be dipped in batter and then baked??
I think it might work – I would try baking them at a very high temp on an oiled baking sheet – or maybe an oiled wire rack so that the air can circulate around them? Just a thought – I’ll try this style next time I make them.
My husband grew up in North Dakota, so I sympathize on the c-c-c-cold winters! Stay warm!
Soooo hd cooking pics, I can follow your recipe easily and I will cook this dessert this weekend!
Oh I love this idea!! I am not the biggest fan of eating apples, but anytime the are baked in the oven I love them!! The are just unresistable. But now this idea!! Fried apple rings!! I can not wait to try it out!!!
Kerstin – These are on e of the favorite things I have ever created – just out of my own brain, too! Remember to watch the heat of your oil closely and don’t let it get too hot, or they will burn quickly!
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Thanks, Christine! Hope you come back often!