Cinnamon Sugar Apple Rings Recipes

SWEET CINNAMON APPLE RINGS

Steps:

• Wash, and peel apples (peeling them is optional).
• Cut each apple into 1/2-inch thick rings.
• Use an apple corer to remove cores or remove seeds and cores after cutting into rings.
• Combine sugar, water, food coloring (if using) and cinnamon sticks in a large skillet.
• Stir over moderately low heat until sugar is dissolved.
• Cook 10 minutes over medium heat.
• Arrange apple rings in syrup.
• Cook, basting frequently with syrup in skillet, until apples are tender, about 6 to 10 minutes.
• Remove apples from syrup and use as garnish or serve in syrup as a side dish.
• Makes 16 apple rings, serving size is two-apple ring.

CINNAMON-SUGAR APPLE RINGS

Steps:

• Set broiler rack about 4 inches from heat and preheat broiler.
• Core apples and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch rings, discarding ends. Brush rings with butter on both sides and arrange in one layer in a shallow baking pan. Broil apple rings until edges just begin to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle rings, evenly with cinnamon sugar and broil until glazed and golden, about 2 minutes more.
• Serve apples with ice cream.