Baked Apple Rings with Caramel Sauce

A cider-spiked batter coats apple rings that are browned in a skillet and then baked. The honeyed flavor of Golden Delicious apples makes them a winner in this dessert.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 apple slices and 1 tablespoon caramel sauce)

Ingredients

• 4  Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored
• 3/4  cup  plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon  granulated sugar
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• Dash of freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/3  cup  apple cider
• 2  large egg whites, lightly beaten
• Cooking spray
• 1/4  cup  fat-free caramel sundae syrup, divided
• Powdered sugar (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°.

Slice apples crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Set aside 8 largest slices; reserve remaining apple for another use.

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, granulated sugar, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Stir in cider and egg whites (batter will be thick).

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 apple slices with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining apple slices.

Bake apple slices at 400° 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.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

205 (2% from fat)

Fat:

0.5g (sat 0.1g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.2g)

Protein:

3.7g

Carbohydrate:

46.2g

Fiber:

2.4g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

1.1mg

Sodium:

151mg

Calcium:

20mg