Baked Apple Rings with Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup apple cider 
• 0.3 cup caramel sundae syrup fat-free divided
• 2 large egg whites lightly beaten
• 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 
• 1 Dash nutmeg freshly grated
• 4  golden delicious apples cored peeled
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven
• knife
• measuring cup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 40
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.
4. Combine flour, granulated sugar, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Stir in cider and egg whites (batter will be thick).
5. 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.
6. Bake apple slices at 400 for 10 minutes or until edges are crisp.
7. Drizzle each of 4 plates with 1 tablespoon caramel sauce; top with 2 apple slices.
8. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
9. Serve immediately.