Homemade Apple Chips

Apples! After yesterdays Caramel Apple Martinis I thought we might all benefit from a more healthy seasonal treat. Apples are super good for you! And I am all for adding candy coating or caramel for a special event but there are plenty of ways to enjoy them. One of my favorite snacks I grab at the grocery store from time to time is apple chips. I thought it might be fun to learn to make these at home, without a dehydrator (simply because I don't own one at the moment).First I thinly sliced two sour apples into a bowl with 4 cups of apple juice and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Soaking the apples will add just a little sweetness, but feel free to use water instead if you don't want to add any sugar. I used a Mandoline to get the apples sliced this thin, but you could also use a sharp knife with a little patience and practice. Allow the apples to soak for 10-12 minutes.Now lay the apple slices on a baking pan lined with a cooling rack. You want the hot air to be able to travel all the way around the apple slice, drying it out as it bakes. Don't layer apples on top of each other because they will stick. Just FYI. You may need to bake a couple of batches depending on how many pans your oven can accommodate. Bake at 350 F for 23-26 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the heat off and let the oven cool down for a few minutes. Then stick the apples back in the oven for 6-8 minutes to dry out a little more but without all the heat (this helps to prevent them from burning).If you don't consume these all at once be sure to save them in an airtight container. Dry is good but stale is bad. Just saying. Enjoy an apple this season! xo. Emma

Comments

What a wonderful idea! I've only ever tried the chop bought version but I imagine the real deal is far superior.Rx

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Posted by: Rachael | September 14, 2012 at 04:19 PM

Ohhh yummy! Thanks for sharing! <3

Posted by: Sarah Rose | September 14, 2012 at 04:23 PM

yum! can't wait to try this.

Posted by: Savannah May - Sleepy King | September 14, 2012 at 04:39 PM

what a lovely and easy treat for fall!

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Posted by: abigail | September 14, 2012 at 04:42 PM

Wow, would never have thought to make these myself but they don't seem too complex. Thanks for another incredible looking recipe! I will be trying this for sure. =)

Posted by: Kelsea Echo | September 14, 2012 at 04:47 PM

These look so yummy and so easy to make! definitely going to try this out tomorrow, thanks for sharing the recipe Emma (:

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Posted by: Lara | September 14, 2012 at 04:51 PM

I am trying this RIGHT NOW!!
My oven is on, right now!!!
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Posted by: M | September 14, 2012 at 05:04 PM

Looks so fantastic! such a great idea! We have heaps of apples in about 6 months, so this is a fantastic way to use them up.

Posted by: The Life of Clare | September 14, 2012 at 05:08 PM

I love apples and this looks so yummy! I do something similar to this, but not chips!!! Now I know what today's night snack will be. haha Thanks! xx

Posted by: Cristi | September 14, 2012 at 05:23 PM

mmmm, sounds good, I will definately try this one day.

Posted by: humaira | September 14, 2012 at 05:36 PM

these look delicious! Perfect for fall and as a healthy replacement to potato chips!!!

Posted by: Moi | September 14, 2012 at 05:37 PM

these look delicious! :)
I tried to do them once, but it didn't work really well, so I have to try it again! :D

My favourite at the moment is: Banana and chai tea Muffins, mhhm so delicious, it tastes like autumn and winter and makes you feel comfortable inside ;)

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Posted by: Luu | September 14, 2012 at 05:41 PM

Apple crisps/chips (?) are so yummy! Always get them at the shops but never thought to make them at home. Will be trying these shortly! x

Posted by: Jodie | September 14, 2012 at 05:57 PM

These sound great!! And I bet your house smells divine while they're baking. :) Hope it's "fall" enough soon in SoCal to turn the oven on again soon!

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Posted by: Morgan | September 14, 2012 at 06:19 PM

Very very very cool! Definitely want to try this:)

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Posted by: Stephanie May* | September 14, 2012 at 06:30 PM

These look utterly delicious! Perfect idea for cosy snacking now that the weather is cooler =) xxx