Samhain Countdown Day 11

Apple Rings

I associate the taste of fall with apples, not pumpkin. As I am not a fan of the pumpkin smell or taste (unless it is pumpkin pie) I tend to lean towards things that are more apple flavoured.

These apple rings are like a sweet onion ring and hit all the right places to be considered ‘fall’ for me.

What you will need;

• 2 large apples (the type is up to you but plese note they are getting cooked so they will soften)

• 1/2 cup flour

• 1/8 tsp baking powder

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tbsp white sugar

• 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk mixed with splash white vinegar if you don’t have buttermilk and want)

• 1 large egg (or smaller)

For the cinnamon sugar;

• 1/4 cup white sugar

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Method;

• In a mixing bowl whisk together all your dry ingredients and set aside.

• In a separate bowl whisk together milk, egg and add vanilla whisk this mixture until well combined.

• Combine your milk mixture and flour mixture.

• Cut out the middle part of the apple and slice. I use an apple coarer but a small round cookie cutter once they are sliced wors as well.

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat to 375˚F degrees (you want to choose an oil with a high smoke point like canola)

• Dip the apple rings in the batter then transfer them to the skillet and cook in batches, no more than 1 to 2 minutes per slice, or until golden, turning once to cook the other side.

• In a shallow bowl combine sugar and cinnamon; mix well.

• Coat the rings in the cinnamon sugar mixture (do this while they are still hot as it will stick much better)

• Serve immediately and Enjoy.