Easy Homemade Apple Chips: A Delicious Snack

Hey there, apple lovers! Buckle up because we’re about to take a juicy joyride into the crispy world of Easy Homemade Apple Chips. Got some slightly soft apples hanging out in your fruit bowl? Perfect! These babies are about to get a serious transformation. Welcome to your new favorite snack: crunchy, a little sweet, and guilt-free. Why should you try this? Because they’re ridiculously easy, and frankly, buying them at the store is just kinda silly when you can whip them up at home in no time. Plus, they’re a big hit in my household, and that means they might just become your new addiction, too.

So, here’s the deal. My family is a bunch of snack monsters. Seriously, I think there’s a genetic trait for it. My husband? Obsessed. The kids? Yeah, those apple chips disappear faster than I can make them. Picture this: a weekend afternoon, we’re all sprawled on the couch, movie playing, and I’ve got a tray of these apple chips in my lap. It’s the kind of family moment you’ll want to capture in your brain forever. They’ve become our go-to snack for everywhere from late-night couch chilling to tossing in lunchboxes. Trust me, once you make these, buying those sad, pricey packs from the store will feel like a crime against common sense.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Homemade Apple Chips: A Delicious Snack

– They’re like, stupidly easy. Seriously, even if you burn toast, you got this.
– Your kitchen will smell like a cozy apple wonderland — who doesn’t want that?
– They’re healthier than munching on a bag of chips. Your hips and your heart will thank you.

How to Make It

So, here’s the scoop, my friend. Fire up that oven — we’re talking 225°F. Yep, you read that right. We’re going low and slow here. Grab your apples (any kind works but my faves are Fuji because they’re sweet and mellow). Slice those bad boys as thinly as your patience allows. Got a mandoline? Great, but be careful — those folks kitchens are tricky. Now, sprinkle a mix of cinnamon and sugar on both sides of the slices if you’re feeling fancy. I sometimes skip this step if I’m out of cinnamon, and guess what? Still delish. Lay them out on a baking sheet, but give them some space to breathe. No suffocating the chips here. Pop them in for about two to three hours, flipping halfway through, until they’re all crispy and lovely. They’ll crisp up even more as they cool, so don’t stress if they’re still a tad bendy when you take them out.

Ingredient Notes

– Apples: Use whatever’s rolling around in your fruit drawer. Got those forgotten ones from last week? Perfect.
– Cinnamon: It’s like the secret spice fairy that makes apples gasp with delight. But hey, skip it if you’re not feeling it.
– Sugar: Optional sprinkle! Sweetens the deal, but honestly, if you’re counting calories, feel free to bail on this one.

Recipe Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 225°F.
2. Slice apples thinly and evenly.
3. Sprinkle slices with cinnamon and sugar on both sides.
4. Arrange on a baking sheet without overlapping.
5. Bake for 2-3 hours, flipping halfway through.
6. Let cool to crisp up further.

What to Serve It With

These chips get along with pretty much everything. Dip them in some almond butter, pair them with cheese, or just enjoy straight out of the jar. They’re equally at home next to a sandwich or starring solo.

Tips & Mistakes

– Watch those chips in the oven like a hawk after the first 90 minutes. They can go from “perfect” to “uh-oh” in the blink of an eye.
– Avoid overlapping on the baking sheet — they need all the personal space they can get to crisp up nicely.

Storage Tips

Once cooled, toss the chips in an airtight container, and they’ll stay crispy for about a week. But hey, if you’re like us, they won’t last that long. They’re surprisingly good cold, and yes, they make for an awesome breakfast pairing with yogurt or oatmeal (no judgment if you’re having snacks for breakfast).

Variations and Substitutions

– Swap the sugar for a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if you want to get fancy.
– Even if you skip the cinnamon, they hold their own. I sometimes add nutmeg or ginger just to mix things up.
– If you’re out of sugar, don’t panic — they’ll still be scrumptious.

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Easy Homemade Apple Chips: A Delicious Snack

Crunchy, lightly sweetened apple chips made in your oven—perfect for a healthy snack anytime.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 3 medium apples Honeycrisp apples
• ▢ 1 tbsp lemon juice to prevent browning
• ▢ 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• ▢ 0.5 tbsp granulated sugar optional for sweetness

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Wash and core apples, then slice them very thinly (about 1/8 inch) using a mandoline or sharp knife.
• Toss apple slices gently in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning.
• Arrange apple slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets without overlapping.
• Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar evenly over the apple slices.
• Bake for 90 minutes, flipping apple slices halfway through baking time for even crispiness.
• Remove from oven and let apple chips cool completely on wire racks; they will crisp up as they cool.

Notes

Store apple chips in an airtight container for up to one week. Perfect for kids' lunchboxes or a healthy snack anytime.