Baked Apple Rings With Caramel Sauce

I clipped from a magazine (no idea which one anymore) and thought I ought to post it here for safe keeping!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  golden delicious apples, peeled and cored
• 3⁄4 cup flour, plus
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash  of freshly grated nutmeg
• 1⁄3 cup apple cider
• 2  large  egg whites, lightly beaten
•  cooking spray
• 1⁄4 cup  fat-free caramel topping, divided
•  powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Slice apples crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Set aside 8 largest slices;reserve remaining apple for another use.
3. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, salt and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Stir in cider and egg whites (batter will be thick).
4. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray 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 cooking spray; lightly coat apples with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining apple slices.
5. Bake apples at 400°F for 10 minutes or until edges are crisp. Drizzle each of 4 plates with 1 tablespoon caramel sauce, top with 2 apple slices. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. Serve immediately.