These easy, three ingredient apple chips are just as delicious as the store bought kind, but have no added sugar. As a bonus, you can totally customize the flavors to your preference!
1tablespoonCitric Acidor sub 2 tablespoon lemon juice
3CWater
4Applesyour favorite variety
Seasoning of Choicee.g. cinnamon, cinnamon-cayenne, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, chai, chili lime (Tajin), sea salt, sea salt and rosemary...
Instructions
Dissolve citric acid (or lemon juice) in water in a large bowl.
Wash your apples thoroughly. Core apples if you prefer. Slice apples ⅛" thick, using either a mandoline (preferred method) or very sharp chef's knife. Be careful!
As you slice the apples, toss them in the water bath. The citric acid will prevent browning and brighten the flavor of the apples. They can soak for as little as 15 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator. Remove and pat dry with a tea towel.
Arrange apple slices in single layers on different levels of the dehydrator. Sprinkle with your favorite spice mix, then turn the dehydrator on to 135F. Depending on how thick you cut your apples, dehydrating may take anywhere from 6-8 hours. They should be crisp when you're done.
Enjoy as a healthy treat anytime!
Notes
No dehydrator? No problem. Use a sheet pan lined with parchment and bake in a 200 degree oven for about an hour, then flip and bake another hour.