Homemade Cinnamon Apple Chips (Print version)

Thin apple slices baked low and slow with cinnamon until crisp, fragrant, and snackable.

# Ingredients:

For the apple chips

01 - 3 medium firm apples, such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith

02 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

04 - 1 teaspoon maple sugar or brown sugar, optional

05 - 1 tiny pinch fine salt

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 200°F (95°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - Wash and dry the apples. Core them if desired, then slice into even 1/8-inch rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife.

03 - Brush or toss the apple slices lightly with lemon juice. Sprinkle both sides with cinnamon, a tiny pinch of salt, and maple sugar if using.

04 - Place the slices on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer with no overlap. Use a third pan if needed so the apples can dry properly.

05 - Bake for 1 hour, flip the slices, then bake for 1-1 1/2 hours more until the edges curl and the centers look dry. Rotate the pans halfway through if your oven has hot spots.

06 - Turn off the oven and crack the door open for 20 minutes. Move the chips to a rack and cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

# Good to know:

01 - Best texture comes from slices about 1/8 inch thick.

02 - Chips crisp more as they cool.

03 - Store airtight at room temperature for 3-5 days.

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