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Baked Apple Chips

These homemade baked apple chips offer a crispy, sweet treat without added sugars or preservatives. Perfect for afternoon snacking or lunchbox treats, they make excellent use of seasonal apples while providing a nutritious alternative to processed snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mandoline Slicer (optional)
  • Apple Corer

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3-4 medium apples Honeycrisp, Gala, or Pink Lady work best
  • 1-2 tsp ground cinnamon

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg optional
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar optional, for a sweeter chip

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 225°F (107°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Thoroughly wash your apples under cool water. Using an apple corer, remove the centers. No need to peel – the skin contains valuable nutrients and helps the chips hold their shape!
  • Slice your apples as thinly as possible – ideally 1/16 inch (1.5mm) thick. A mandoline slicer works wonderfully here, but a sharp knife works too.
  • Arrange apple slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheets, ensuring they don't overlap. Lightly dust with cinnamon (and optional nutmeg or coconut sugar).
  • Bake for 1 hour, then flip each slice over. Continue baking for another 1-1.5 hours, checking every 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  • Once baked, turn off the oven but leave the chips inside with the door ajar for about 30 minutes. This allows them to crisp up perfectly as they cool gradually.

Notes

Storing Tips: For maximum crispness, cool completely before storing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Add a food-grade silica gel packet to the storage container to maintain crispness in humid environments. If chips lose their crunch, refresh them in a 200°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
Spice Variations: Try cardamom, ginger, or Chinese five-spice for unique flavor profiles. For a zero-sugar option, use a combination of cinnamon and monk fruit sweetener.
Air Fryer Option: Prepare in an air fryer at 300°F for about 15-20 minutes for a quicker version (though oven-baked develops better flavor).

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.3gFiber: 4.5gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 8mg
Keyword Apple Chips, Healthy Snack, Sugar-Free, Baked Apple, Cinnamon Apple
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