Apple Chips
Ingredients
Instructions
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Combine water, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a large bowl; stir to mix.
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Cut each apple in half then slice each end off the apple (the stem and butt). Slice the remaining apple into approximately 3/8″ thick slices, making the slices as even as you can. Use a mandolin if you have one. (Do not slice too thin or the apple will stick to the dehydrator.)
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Repeat for the remaining apples. Place cut apples into the lemon water, stirring so each apple is coated with the water. Let soak for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally (this step is optional).
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After soaking, place apples in a single layer on dehydrator trays. Set the temperature for 145F and allow it to run for 8-12 hours, testing at the 8-hour mark for doneness. Apples should be hard and crunchy without any moisture. Dehydrate apples longer if they are too chewy.
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Store in a sealed container.
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To Dehydrate Apples in the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200F.
- Slice apples with a sharp knife or mandoline slicer. (Soak in lemon water if desired. Use 1 Tbsp lemon juice to 1 cup water.)
- Lay apples on parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake for 1 hour to 1 ½ hours. Checking apples halfway and flipping. Continue baking until the apples are dried and crispy.
