Apple Rings With Cinnamon Cream Sauce

This was a recipe winner for apple themed recipes over at betterrecipes.com. It's very different from any other apple dessert I've ever tried.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 16 apple rings

Ingredients

• 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

• Cinnamon Cream Syrup

• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup corn syrup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup evaporated milk

Directions

1. Whisk egg until frothy, then 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. Using varying sized biscuit cutters, cut rings out of apple slices, discarding smallest circle containing the core. Heat oil to 350 degrees. Don’t let oil get too hot or the rings will burn quickly. If rings are cooking too quickly, lower the heat of the oil. 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.
2. Cinnamon Cream Syrup:
3. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, stirring for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. Stir in evaporated milk and serve warm.