Description
Crisp, naturally sweet baked apple chips made with thinly sliced apples, lightly seasoned with cinnamon and a touch of honey or maple syrup. This simple, healthy snack is baked low and slow for perfect crunchiness and enhanced apple flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 large Apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- as needed Water (for soaking solution)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) to prepare for slow baking the apple slices.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even baking.
- Slice Apples: Wash and slice the apples into thin slices approximately 1/8-inch thick to ensure they bake evenly and become crispy.
- Soak Slices: Soak the apple slices in a mixture of fresh lemon juice and water for 5-10 minutes to prevent browning and add brightness to the flavor.
- Dry Slices: Drain the apple slices and pat them dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture before baking.
- Arrange on Sheets: Lay out the apple slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring slices do not overlap for even cooking.
- Add Flavoring: Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the slices or drizzle honey or maple syrup if using, to add extra sweetness and caramelization.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, rotating the baking sheets halfway through to ensure even crisping and prevent burning.
- Cool: Remove the apple chips from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets so they crisp up to perfection.
- Store: Once cooled, store the apple chips in an airtight container at room temperature, maintaining their crunchy texture.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniform apple slices to ensure even baking.
- Adjust bake time depending on apple thickness and variety; thinner slices may bake faster.
- Store chips in an airtight container to maintain crispiness for up to 1 week.
- Oven temperature should stay low to avoid browning or burning the apple chips.
- Optional cinnamon, honey, or maple syrup enhance flavor but can be omitted for a pure apple taste.
