Baked Apple Chips
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Baked Apple Chips
Description
This recipe involves slicing apples very thinly, approximately 1/8 inch thick, optionally removing the cores with a small cutter. The slices are arranged in a single layer on a buttered baking sheet, sprinkled with ground cinnamon for gentle spicing, and baked at a low temperature around 250°F. Slices are flipped halfway through baking to ensure even drying and crisping. Thinner slices brown and crisp earlier, while thicker slices require longer baking. The goal is to achieve a dry, crisp texture akin to chips without burning or soft spots.
The resulting apple chips are a sweet, lightly spiced snack with a satisfying crunch, suitable for enjoying alone or as a topping on oatmeal, yogurt, or salads. The slow baking process concentrates the apple's sweetness and preserves their natural flavor more delicately than frying or dehydrating methods.
These chips can be stored after cooling in an airtight container to maintain crispness. The ability to bake a healthier, homemade apple chip makes this recipe useful for snack preparation, especially in seasons when apples are abundant.
Ingredients
- butter for greasing the pan
- 2 apple any variety
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Generously butter a large baking sheet.
- On a cutting board, turn an apple on its side and cut into very thin slices, about 1/8-inch thick. (I used a mandolin.) Using a small cookie cutter, cut the core out of each apple slice and discard.
- Spread the apple slices out in one layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 30 minutes, flip the apple pieces over, and bake for another 30-50 minutes until crisp. Depending on how evenly you sliced the apples, some may be done sooner than others. If so, remove the thinner ones when they are brown and crisp and allow the thicker ones additional time in the oven.
Notes
- This recipe is adapted from the 100 Days of Real Food Cookbook, which emphasizes natural ingredients and simple methods.
- Use a mandoline for uniform thin apple slices to ensure even baking.
- Monitor thin slices as they may finish baking earlier, removing them promptly to avoid burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8.4mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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