These fun and easy Apple Chips make for a fabulous fall presentation and healthy snack without added sugar that everyone can enjoy. They are perfect for apple picking, and kids just love to munch on them! Bake up a batch today and surprise your family with a real treat.
Fall is fast approaching, and with it comes all things apple. This recipe works well with many varieties of apples, so get ready for picking and all things apple. Does your family like apples? My family loves apples and just can not get enough of them. Have you tried any of my other apple recipes? Apple Dumplings, Homemade Applesauce, Apple Cobbler Recipe, and this recipe are just a few of our favorites.
How to make Apple Chips
Start by washing your apples and drying them real well. Then simply slice them with a mandoline slicer. The apple seeds will, for the most part, fall out while slicing the apple, so I stop a couple of times and sweep the loose seeds into the trashcan. Next, simply lay them out in a single layer on parchment-covered sheet pan. Now lightly sprinkle cinnamon and place in the oven on low for about one hour. Next, flip them and cook for another hour. Then turn off the oven and leave them in there until the oven fully cools.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- I have baked these both on parchment paper and on silicone mats. I honestly prefer parchment paper because they crisp better and they curl more, making a better appearance. Plus, cleanup is easier with parchment paper.
- You can add a sprinkle of sugar, but apples are naturally sweet, so for the best flavor, I use cinnamon.
- For ease in cutting, I use my mandoline slicer to slice apples for this recipe. I have two straight slicer blades. One is 2mm, and the other is 5mm. I find that the 2mm works much better.
- These chips are best enjoyed right out of the oven as the humidity in the air will rehydrate them a little bit. They are still delicious, but they will be somewhat chewy.
- You can use any apple to make apple chips. However, my three favorites are Braeburn, Pink Lady (also known as Cripps Pink), and Granny Smith. They crisp better and curl more, making a great appearance.
- Store apples in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
The best apples to use
By golly, there are so many great choices for apples. Gone are the days when your only choices were mealy Red Delicious and tart Granny Smith. Now it seems like every time I go to the market, there is a new apple to taste! Of course, you can make chips with any apple. I just made a delicious batch with some Braeburn and Pink Lady apples. Some apple varieties will dry a little faster or slower than others, depending on their moisture level. Some will dry a little darker or lighter than others, depending on their sugar level.
SWEET APPLES
- Gala
- Honeycrisp
- Golden Delicious
- Fuji
- Crispin
TANGY APPLES
- Braeburn
- Pink Lady
- McIntosh
- Jonalicious
TART APPLES
- Granny Smith
- Jonathan
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Apple Chips
Ingredients
- 2 -3 medium apples Pink Lady or Granny Smith
- cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice the apples thin using a mandolin or sharp knife. Lay them out in a single row on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Bake for 1 hour. Flip the apples and cook for 1 more hour.
- Turn the oven off with apples still in it. Let the apple chips stay in the oven with the door closed while the oven cools.
Notes
- I have baked these both on parchment paper and on silicone mats. I honestly prefer parchment paper because they crisp better and they curl more, making a better appearance. Plus, cleanup is easier with parchment paper.
- You can add a sprinkle of sugar, but apples are naturally sweet, so for the best flavor, I use cinnamon.
- For ease in cutting, I use my mandoline slicer to slice apples for this recipe. I have two straight slicer blades. One is 2mm, and the other is 5mm. I find that the 2mm works much better.
- These chips are best enjoyed right out of the oven as the humidity in the air will rehydrate them a little bit. They are still delicious, but they will be somewhat chewy.
- You can use any apple to make apple chips. However, my three favorites are Braeburn, Pink Lady (also known as Cripps Pink), and Granny Smith. They crisp better and curl more, making a great appearance.
- Store apples in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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Rosemary
Wow, I’ve actually never thought of making apple chips at home. Great idea and so easy to make. I’ve got to try them. Thanks for the recipe!
Jenny
I’ve been wanting to dry fruit but I didn’t realize it was this easy to do in the oven. Can’t wait to try these as a snack for my kids!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
I have everything I need for this dish, can’t wait to make it this weekend!
Kate
Such a great healthy snack and SO easy – perfect for kids lunchboxes and they loved helping to make them too!