How to Dehydrate Apples | Apple Chips
User Reviews
0.0
0 reviews
Unrated
How to Dehydrate Apples | Apple Chips
Report
Dehydrating apples is a simple and delicious way to preserve their natural sweetness and extend their shelf life.
Share:
Ingredients
- 2 apples
- ½ Teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ Teaspoon sugar
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice or
- 2 Tablespoons Ascorbic Acid
- 4 Cups water
Add to Shopping List
Instructions
- Peel your apples, if desired. We leave the skins on. They look pretty and add extra fiber.
- If you would like to cut the core out before slicing, use an apple corer to core them.
- We find them pretty when they are left whole. Once they dehydrate, you won't even notice to seed case when you bite them.
- Optional, but recommended. Soak the apples in either water/lemon juice solution or water/ ascorbic acid mixture for about 10 minutes.
- Dry the apple slices. Lay the apples in a single layer on paper towels.
- Top with an additional layer of paper towel.
- Remove the paper towel and season them with cinnamon and sugar, if desired.
- Top with an additional layer of paper towel.
- Remove the paper towel and season them with cinnamon and sugar, if desired.
- Dehydrate for 6-8 hours at 135°F (52°C).
Equipments used:
Notes
- What apple varieties to use
- Choose crisp apples. You don't want to use mealy or soft apples like Red Delicious or Cortland apples. Avoid apples that are spotty or overripe. Good varieties include;
- How to Tell if They are Done?
- The apple chips should still be pliable but have no more moisture in them. Tear a chip in half, if you can see moisture, dry them for longer. If you would like them extra crispy, dry them for longer.
- Take a couple of pieces out of the dehydrator and let them cool before testing.
- How to Store Them
- Fuji: Known for their sweetness and firm texture, Fuji apples are excellent for dehydrating, retaining a pleasant texture and flavor.
- Honeycrisp: These apples are popular for their crispness and balanced sweet-tart flavor, which translates well into a dried form.
- Gala: Gala apples offer a mildly sweet taste and retain their flavor well when dehydrated.
- Granny Smith: Granny Smith apples are ideal for those who prefer a tart flavor. They maintain their tanginess and firmness even after drying.
- Golden Delicious: These apples are sweet with a hint of tartness and dehydrate into a soft, chewy texture.
- McIntosh: McIntosh apples are slightly tart and soften more than other varieties when dried, which can be desirable depending on personal preference.
- Let your apples cool thoroughly.
- Then, condition them (see instructions below).
- After conditioning, store them in a mason jar or a resealable bag in a cool, dark, dry place. Label the container with the date.
- You can use a desiccant packet if you open the container often or live in a humid climate.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
21kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.003g
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
44mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
0.0
0 reviews
Unrated
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
Sun-Dried Cherry Tomatoes, Sun-Dried Kale Chips and Sun-Dried Zucchini Chips
American, Vegetarian
5.0
(3 reviews)
