Dried Apple Rings Recipes

Steps:

• Wash apples. Peel and slice one apple at a time. Immediately cut crosswise into 1/2" slices, remove core area with a melon baller and immerse in ascorbic acid solution to keep the apples from discoloring.
• In a 6 quart saucepan, combine sugar, water, vinegar, cloves, cinnamon candies, or cinnamon sticks and food coloring (if using).
• Heat to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves then lower heat and simmer 3 minutes.
• Drain apples and add to hot syrup, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Fill prepared jars with apple rings and hot flavored syrup, leaving a 1/2" headspace.
• Check for air bubbles and add more liquid if needed to maintain the 1/2" headspace.
• Process pint or quart size jars in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes .
• Adjust time according to your altitude.
• NOTE: This can also be pressure canned. Pressure Canner - Hot pack pints or quarts and process for 8 minutes at the pressure specified according to your altitude and / or style of canner.

Steps:

• Core the apples, slice into 1-inch thick rings,m and soak for 10 minutes in the salt nad easter solution. Drqin and thread the apple rings onto skewers. (Note: Soad wooden skewers in water overnight before using),.
• Place in a preheated 140F oven, alternating the apple rings on the rungs of the oven racks so that they are not touching. Bake for 4-5 hours or until leathery but pliable.
• Let cool for 10-12 hours on dish towels. Place in a labeled airtight container in a cool, dark place,. Soak for 24 hours in water to reconstitute.
• OVEN-DRYING TIP: Oven-drying is a more exact method than sun-drying; the only problem can be in keeping your oven at the correct, low temperature. Your aim in drying is not to heat the food, but rather to remove the moisture from it.

Steps:

• Slice apples cross-wise into 1/2-inch thick rings.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl.
• In separate bowl, combine eggs, milk, and melted Crisco.
• Add egg mixture to dry mixture and beat until smooth.
• In large, heavy skillet, preheat about 1/2 inch deep shortening or oil to about 365 degrees.
• Dip apple slices, one at a time, into batter to coat well.
• Fry in hot oil about 2 1/2-3 min.
• or until brown and edges are crispy, turning once.
• Drain on paper towel.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and serve warm.
• mmmm!