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For the batter, Weiss beer or wheat beer works great in this recipe. A light herbal beer variety I believe works best for this recipe. You could try with a darker variety. However, the result may be too heavy tasting. However, by all means, experiment with a darker beer if that’s all you have on hand. Another alternative is to use a flavored brew. Here’s an idea: use one with apple flavor. There are so many possibilities out there now to choose from to experiment with. Get creative.
For extra oomph and sexiness (and calories) I recommend serving these Cinnamon Sugar Apple Rings with homemade whipped cream but that’s optional. An alternative to whipped cream would be to serve some plain or vanilla-flavored yogurt on the side. Or, use a lighter version of the cream.
Got beer? Got Apples? This German treat also works as a terrific brunch alternative to French toast, replacing the bread with battered, fried apples. You can pretend these Cinnamon Sugar Apple Rings are healthier.
For the batter, Weiss beer or wheat beer works great in this recipe. A light herbal beer variety I believe works best for this recipe. You could try with a darker variety. However, the result may be too heavy tasting. However, by all means, experiment with a darker beer if that’s all you have on hand. Another alternative is to use a flavored brew. Here’s an idea: use one with apple flavor. There are so many possibilities out there now to choose from to experiment with. Get creative.
Almost any variety of apples works for this recipe. However, make sure the apples are crisp. Because mushy apples would be harder to work with. Also, who likes a mushy apple? Really.
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For extra oomph and sexiness (and calories) I recommend serving these Cinnamon Sugar Apple Rings with homemade whipped cream but that’s optional. An alternative to whipped cream would be to serve some plain or vanilla-flavored yogurt on the side. Or, use a lighter version of the cream.
Here’s another idea: For the whipped cream. Add a splash of liqueur. For example, add Calvados, Aamaretto, or Kirsch to the whipped cream.
You can switch up this recipe by swapping out the apples for pears. Match the flavor of the whipped cream by adding a splash of pear liqueur.
Is the cinnamon sugar in these Cinnamon Sugar Apple Rings is too boring for you? No problem. Switch out the cinnamon for other spices. For example, ground cardamom, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger are great and flavorful alternatives. Combine a few for even more flavor.
Cinnamon Apple Rings Fried in Beer Batter
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2+1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1+3/4 cups beer I used Weissbier or wheat beer
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 5 large apples your choice of variety. I used Jongold and Roma
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- Ground cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
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Beat the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks are formed. Store in the refrigerator.
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Whisk the flour, eggs, beer, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
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Wash and dry the apples. Slice into rings. Cut out the cores.
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Whisk together the sugar and cinnamon. Pour onto a flat plate and set aside.
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Line a platter or tray with paper towels and place next to the stove, safely away from any flame.
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Heat the canola oil until sizzling.
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Dip the rings into the batter. Coat them on both sides.
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Gently place them into the canola oil in the pan.
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Fry the apple rings golden brown on both sides.
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Transfer to the paper towel-lined tray to drain. Pat off excess oil.
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Dip them in the cinnamon sugar mix on both sides.
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Set aside on a plate, cover with foil, and stow in a warm place.
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Plate and add dollops of whipped cream.
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Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top and serve immediately.
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