Basic apple rings instead of pies: how to make a dessert

Ordinary apples can be a great base for a budget-friendly and delicious dessert. All you need to do is fry the fruit in batter. It will take a maximum of 10 minutes to prepare.

The idea of making basic apple rings for tea was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Natalia Zhuk (nataliia_zhuk_cooking). They go very well with tea and coffee.

Ingredients:

• 3-4 apples
• 2 eggs
• 1-2 tbsp of sugar
• a pinch of salt

• 150 g of kefir or yogurt
• zest of half a lemon
• 150 g of flour
• 8 g of baking powder
• 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp of powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

Method of preparation:

1. Peel the apples and cut them into thin rings.

2. Using an iron bottle cap, squeeze out the center.

3. Beat 2 eggs in a bowl, add sugar and a pinch of salt. Mix well.

4. Pour 150 g of kefir and grate the zest of half a lemon.

5. Add flour and baking powder, mix again.

6. Add 2 tbsp of oil at the end.

7. Dip each piece of apple into the dough and fry over low heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.

8. Mix a tablespoon of powdered sugar and a teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle it over the apples.