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finished homemade apple chips in a turquoise bowl on a dark wooden background

Homemade Apple Chips

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!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 106 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Citric Acid or sub 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 C Water
  • 4 Apples your favorite variety
  • Seasoning of Choice e.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.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 195mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cheap, Easy, Healthy
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