Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 large apples (such as Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (90 degrees Celsius) to ensure a low temperature that will dehydrate the apples slowly for crispiness.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Slice Apples: Wash the apples thoroughly and slice them very thinly to about 1/8-inch thick using a mandoline. Remove any seeds from the slices to keep the chips uniform and edible.
- Arrange and Season: Place the apple slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are close but not overlapping. Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over both sides of each slice for added flavor.
- Bake Apple Slices: Bake the apple slices in the preheated oven for 1 hour. After this time, carefully flip each slice over and bake for an additional hour to ensure even dehydration and crunchiness.
- Cool in Oven: Turn off the oven and leave the apple slices inside to cool for about 30 minutes. This helps them crisp up further. If after cooling they are not sufficiently crunchy, bake for additional 15-minute increments as needed.
- Store or Serve: Once the apple chips are crispy and cooled, remove them from the baking sheets. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Choosing sweeter apple varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp enhances natural sweetness without additional sugar.
- Using a mandoline ensures evenly thin slices for consistent baking.
- If you prefer spicier chips, add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice along with the cinnamon.
- Store apple chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Make sure apple slices are completely dry before storing to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
