Description
Homemade Crispy Cinnamon Apple Crisps deliver a delightful autumn-inspired snack with sweet and spicy notes. Crunchy apple slices seasoned with warm cinnamon promise a delectable treat you can enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Workspace: Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C), positioning rack in center for consistent heat distribution and optimal apple chip dehydration.
- Slice Apples: Meticulously remove cores and create whisper-thin, uniform rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife, ensuring each slice promises uniform crispness.
- Arrange and Season: Line baking sheet with parchment paper, strategically positioning apple rounds in single-layer configuration without overlapping, then dust evenly with ground cinnamon to infuse aromatic depth.
- Dehydrate Chips: Slide tray into preheated oven, allowing apples to transform gradually for approximately 2 hours, gently rotating midway and monitoring color transformation from pale to golden-amber.
- Finalize and Cool: Extract tray when chips display crisp edges and rich amber hues, allowing natural cooling on baking sheet to enhance textural integrity, then transfer delicate chips to airtight storage container for prolonged crunchiness.
Notes
- Slice with Precision: Use a mandoline or sharp knife to create uniform, paper-thin apple rounds for consistent texture and even drying.
- Prevent Sticking: Line baking sheet with parchment paper and space slices individually to ensure maximum crispness and prevent moisture buildup.
- Watch Closely: Check apple chips during final 30 minutes of baking to catch the perfect golden-brown color and crisp edges without burning.
- Storage Secret: Cool chips completely on baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container to maintain their satisfying crunch and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg