Delicious Easy Apple Rings (Printer-Friendly Version)

Tender apple ring batter fried to golden perfection with cinnamon and lemon notes, a sweet breakfast delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Apple Preparation

08 - 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and sliced into 1/4 inch rings
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Cooking Aids

11 - Butter or oil, for cooking
12 - Maple syrup, for serving (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Core the apples and slice them into 1/4 inch thick rings. Combine the apple rings with lemon juice and cinnamon in a bowl and let rest for 10 minutes to enhance flavor.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the milk, egg, and melted butter until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep batter light.
05 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Dip each apple ring into the batter, place on the skillet, and spoon additional batter over the top. Cook for 3-4 minutes until edges set, flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Repeat the process with remaining apple rings. Serve warm with maple syrup if desired.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Allowing the apple rings to rest in lemon juice and cinnamon prevents browning and infuses subtle flavor.