Dried Apple Slices
If you have an abundance of apples, these dried apple slices are a great way to preserve them! Paleo, Whole30, Vegan.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 116kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large apples
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- sprinkle cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Pour water and lemon juice into a large bowl.
- Slice apples using a mandoline slicer or a knife to around 1/8 inch thickness. The slices should be uniform in thickness, so they all dehydrate at the same rate. Remove seeds and place into the bowl with water and lemon juice while cutting the rest of the apples.
- If using a dehydrator, lay out the apple slices in a single layer on the dehydrator trays. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired, and place in the dehydrator at 125 deg F for 6-8 hours, or until there is no moisture left and they snap when bent. Continue to dry for another hour if you are concerned that they may not be dry enough.
- If using your oven, turn the oven on to its lowest setting, and lay your apple slices out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer. Leave in the oven to dry, approximately 5-6 hours. You may need to occasionally check and turn the oven on and off periodically, depending on your oven's minimum setting. Around 130-150F is ideal. Be sure to remove the apples from the oven if you bake something, and then return back to the oven once it cools back down.
- Store in an air-tight container at room temperature for several months, assuming the apple chips are dried fully. If any moisture is present in the jar within the first day or so after dehydrating, return to the oven or dehydrator until fully dry, before storing again.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, recipe makes 4 servings): 116 calories, 0 g fat, 31 g total carbs, 5 g fiber, 23 g sugar, 1 g protein