These baked cinnamon apple chips are a delicious and nutritious treat that you can feel good about snacking on! You don't even need a dehydrator, they can be made right in your oven! With no added sugar, these baked apple chips are a great snack for kids and adults alike!
Easy Baked Apple Chips
Do you need an easy and healthy snack that still tastes delicious? Look no further than these baked cinnamon apple chips! All you need is a few apples and a pinch of cinnamon (though you can make them without cinnamon, too)!
This simple recipe will give you a crunchy treat that is perfect for a midday pick-me-up or a late-night snack. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll have a batch of these irresistible apple chips ready to enjoy in no time!
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🥘 Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips Ingredients
You only need a few ingredients to make baked apple chips in your oven. The cinnamon is totally optional, these apple chips are just as yummy plain!
- Apples - 3 large apples. You want to use crisp, sweet apples like pink lady, Fuji, Honeycrisp, or jazz apples.
- Water - ½ cup of cold water to pre-treat the apples so they don't brown.
- Lemon Juice - ½ cup of lemon juice to add to the water.
- Ground Cinnamon - ¾ teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips
You'll be shocked at how easy it is to make apple chips without a dehydrator! All you need is a couple of baking sheets, some parchment paper, a mixing bowl, and a sharp knife or mandolin.
This makes about 3 cups of apple chips with 1 cup per serving. You can make more, just be sure you have large enough baking sheets that the chips are in a single layer (or they won't get crispy).
Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips
- Prep. Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) and make sure that the top and bottom racks are in the upper and lower thirds of your oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make a pre-treatment bath. Make a pre-treatment bath for the apples by filling a bowl halfway full with a 50/50 blend of ½ cup cold water and ½ cup lemon juice. Set it to the side.
- Slice. Use a very sharp knife or mandolin to slice 3 large apples horizontally into ⅛-inch thick rounds. Drop the fresh slices into the pre-treatment bath to keep them from browning as you slice the remaining apples.3 large apples
- Add cinnamon. Arrange the apple slices in a single layer on both prepared baking sheets and sprinkle the ¾ teaspoon of cinnamon over each slice.
- Bake. Bake at 200°F (95°C) for 1 hour, then switch the positions of the baking sheets (upper baking sheet goes to the bottom, the bottom baking sheet goes to the top) and bake for an additional 1 to 1 ½ hours.
- Remove from the oven and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour where they will go from somewhat flexible to crisp, then your apple chips are ready to eat. *If they are not crispy enough after 1 hour, return them to the oven and bake longer.
Sometimes I like to mix a variety of dried fruits like these apple chips, dehydrated banana chips, and dehydrated pineapple for a tropical fruity snack. If you like dried fruit, you should try this watermelon jerky, too! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- The nutrition information is for 1 cup of baked cinnamon apples.
- If your oven doesn't go down to 200°F (95°C), set it as low as it will go and leave a slight gap in the oven door to reduce the temperature and quicken the drying time.
- For the crispiest apple chips, it's important you slice them very thin. Any thicker than ⅛ inch will not get crispy (though they still taste good)!
- The total bake time will vary slightly depending on how high the water content of your apples is.
🥡 Storing
Baked cinnamon apple chips can be kept at room temperature in an airtight container for 1 week.
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❓ FAQ
If your apple chips aren't crispy it's because they were either sliced too thick or not baked long enough. I use a mandolin to slice them into consistent ⅛-inch thick rounds. You could even cut them thinner for a more delicate apple chip (just remember they will cook faster)!
Baked apple chips are great for snacking, but can also be used in a number of other delicious ways! Dice up the apple chips and sprinkle them on yogurt or oatmeal. Use them as a tasty hummus scoop or a chip for Greek yogurt dip. You can even toss your apple chips in some tea for extra flavor!
Baked apple chips freeze wonderfully. Just put them into a heavy-duty freezer bag and squeeze out as much air as you can. Pop them in the freezer and they will keep for up to 6 months.
🍎 Best Apple Recipes To Make
- Dutch Apple Pie - Dutch apple pie has an irresistible brown sugar streusel topping in place of the traditional pie crust!
- Baked Apples - Apples slathered in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon then baked until tender.
- Apple Pie Filling - Nothing beats homemade apple pie filling and it can be used in so much more than pie!
- Apple Crisp - Top this fresh apple and oatmeal crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a tasty summer treat!
- Crockpot Applesauce - Making applesauce from scratch has never been easier thanks to your handy slow cooker!
- Dutch Apple Cake - A soft and tender cake topped with slices of fresh apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar
📋 Recipe
Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips
Ingredients
- 3 large apples (washed)
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) and make sure that the top and bottom racks are in the upper and lower thirds of your oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make a pre-treatment bath for the apples by filling a bowl halfway full with a 50/50 blend of cold water and lemon juice. Set it to the side.½ cup cold water, ½ cup lemon juice
- Use a very sharp knife or mandolni to slice the apples horizontally into ⅛-inch thick rounds. Drop the fresh slices into the pre-treatment bath to keep them from browning as you slice the remaining apples.3 large apples
- Arrange the apple slices in a single layer on both prepared baking sheets and sprinkle the cinnamon over each slice.¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Bake at 200°F (95°C) for 1 hour, then switch the positions of the baking sheets (upper baking sheet goes to the bottom, bottom baking sheet goes to the top) and bake for an additional 1 to 1 ½ hours.
- Remove from the oven and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour where they will go from somewhat flexible to crisp, then your apple chips are ready to eat. *If they are not crispy enough after 1 hour, return them to the oven and bake longer.
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Notes
- The nutrition information is for 1 cup of baked cinnamon apples.
- I do not core my apples to make apple chips, but if you would prefer to you definitely can!
- If your oven doesn't go down to 200°F (95°C), set it as low as it will go and leave a slight gap in the oven door to reduce the temperature and quicken the drying time.
- For the crispiest apple chips, it's important you slice them very thin. Any thicker than ⅛ inch will not get crispy (though they still taste good)!
- The total bake time will vary slightly depending on how high the water content of your apples is.
- To store: Baked cinnamon apple chips can be kept at room temperature in an airtight container for 1 week.
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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