Cinnamon Apple Chips Recipe
Delightfully crispy and naturally sweet, these Cinnamon Apple Chips are a healthy, homemade snack perfect for any time of the day. Thinly sliced McIntosh apples are coated with warm cinnamon and a touch of sugar, then baked to perfection, creating a crunchy treat that preserves the apple’s natural flavors while adding a satisfying spiced twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (approx. 1 cup apple chips per serving) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4 medium McIntosh apples
Spices and Sweeteners
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
For Baking
- 1 spray cooking spray or parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and position the oven rack in the middle to ensure even baking.
- Prepare Apples: Core the McIntosh apples and slice them into thin ⅛ to ¼ inch thick circles, aiming for uniform thickness for consistent cooking.
- Coat Apples: Toss the apple slices with ground cinnamon and granulated sugar until each slice is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Lay the apple slices in a single layer, ensuring none overlap.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the slices for 2 to 3 hours. Check the apple slices midway to ensure they are drying evenly and not burning.
- Cool and Store: Remove from oven and let the apple chips cool completely on a wire rack to crisp up. Once cooled, store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use McIntosh apples for a natural sweetness; other sweet apple varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp also work well.
- Adjust sugar quantity or omit it depending on your preference for sweetness.
- Ensure slices are evenly thin to promote consistent drying and avoid sogginess.
- Storing in an airtight container prevents moisture absorption and keeps chips crispy.
- For quicker baking, thinly sliced apples closer to 1/8 inch will dry faster than thicker slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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