Are you looking for a healthy and delicious snack that you can make at home? Look no further than homemade apple chips! These crispy chips are a great alternative to processed snacks and are easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
First and foremost, homemade apple chips are a healthier option compared to store-bought snacks. Most packaged snacks are loaded with added sugars, unhealthy oils and preservatives that can be harmful to our health. However, with homemade apple chips, you have control over the ingredients and can ensure that they are made with all-natural and wholesome ingredients.
But the best part about homemade apple chips? You can customize them to your liking. If you prefer a more savory snack, you can add spices like cayenne pepper or salt to the cinnamon-sugar mixture. You can also try using different types of apples, such as Granny Smith for a tart flavor or Honeycrisp for a sweeter taste.
Cinnamon Apple Chips
Equipment
- Mandolin
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 3 large apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady)
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Thoroughly wash, dry, and core the apples, and slice them into ⅛-inch slices (use a mandolin if possible).
- Arrange the apple slices in a single layer on both prepared baking sheets and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over each slice.
- Remove the trays and flip all the apples
- Place back in the oven for 30 minutes
- Remove one apple chip from the oven and let sit out for 3 minutes.
- Now test to see if it has dried out enough and if not continue to test every 15 minutes.
- The apples will still be a little pliable and harden as they sit out. If the apples get too crisp in the oven, they will become too brittle
- Store in an airtight container.