This Healthy Homemade Apple Chips recipe is easy to make, and homemade apple chips are the perfect healthy snack for a fall day. I know you’re going to enjoy them just as much as we do!
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*I originally posted this recipe in September 2015. I’m updating the post today with new photos but the recipe is the same one my readers know and love!
In an effort to use up all my apples this fall, I decided to dust off an old recipe I haven’t made in years…like, about 10 years to be more precise. And I’ll be honest, once I was enjoying these apple chips with my kids this week I felt a little sad for all those years I wasted not making them! They’re SO delicious!
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Apple Chips Recipe Ingredients
To make the baked apple chips, you’ll need:- 2-3 apples (any variety will work well)
- a pinch or two of cinnamon (optional)
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How to make homemade apple chips
Baking your apple chips at a low heat is the first key to success – 250 degrees Fahrenheit is best. Make sure you wash and dry your apples very well and slice them thinly using a mandoline, starting from the bottom of the apple and working your way toward the stem. This will create very thin slices that show the beautiful ‘star’ effect on the inside of the apple. If you don’t have a mandoline try to slice the apples as thinly as possible with a sharp knife. If the slices are too thick they won’t crisp up nicely. My favourite mandoline is the OXO Good Grips Mandoline slicer (affiliate link) – it slices thinly and evenly and it’s easy to use. Brush off any seeds, arrange the slices of apple on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly dust the apples with a touch of cinnamon. The cinnamon is totally optional. I’ve made these with and without the cinnamon and they’re fantastic both ways. Bake the apple slices on low heat and flip them when they’re almost done (details in the recipe card below). Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a plate or cooling rack to cool completely before putting them in a bowl. This will ensure they stay crispy!
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Recipe Video
Watch the video below to see exactly how I make this quick snack. You can find more delicious recipe videos on my YouTube channel
Healthy Apple Chips Recipe
Thinly sliced apples are dusted with cinnamon and baked until golden and crispy. The perfect healthy snack or lunchbox treat.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 48kcal
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Start by washing and drying your apples. Slice them using the mandoline, starting from the bottom of the apple and working your way toward the stem. This will create very thin slices that show the beautiful 'star' effect on the inside of the apple. If you don't have a mandoline try to slice the apples as thinly as possible with a sharp knife. If the slices are too thick they won't crisp up nicely.
- Brush off any seeds, arrange the slices of apple on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly dust the apples with a touch of cinnamon.
- Space evenly on a baking sheet, trying not to overlap the edges of the apples.
- Place pan into oven and bake for 45 minutes; flip slices and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until apples are dry and golden brown.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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Ramya Menon says
These look so yum and easy too! Love this. Pinned for later 🙂
The Busy Baker says
Thanks!
Kristen Chidsey says
Love this simple and healthy treat. These dried apples would be great added to granola as well.
The Busy Baker says
That’s true! Glad you like this recipe!!
Sandra says
These look delicious! Can they be stored for later and what is the best way to store them and for how long?
Chrissie says
Thanks Sandra! They can be stored in an airtight container for several days, but ours never last that long! They’re too delicious!
New Girl in the Kitchen says
Unbelievably simple and amazingly delicious! I made them for my 1 year old toddler twice and I have a difficult time keeping it safe from the other family members!
Chrissie says
Glad to hear everyone loves them!!
Beth Pierce says
What a great mid afternoon snack! Healthy and flavorful; can’t wait to make these for my kids!
The Busy Baker says
Thanks so much!😊
Kimberly says
My kids love helping me make – and eat – these! 🙂
The Busy Baker says
Yesss! I also love getting them involved! Glad you like the recipe🙂
Sara Welch says
What a light and airy snack! My kids will love to enjoy some apples this way!
The Busy Baker says
So glad you love them as much as we do! Thanks! 🙂
Catalina says
Healthy and easy to make snacks. My family will love them!
The Busy Baker says
Thank you!😊
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This couldn’t look any more perfect!
The Busy Baker says
oh, thank you so much!!😊
Jessica @ BK says
Hi, I just tried this recipe out, and my chips don’t look like yours, which are perfectly flat. Mine have the crispy ruffles around the edges. I’m curious if you did an additional technique to keep them flat? Thanks!
Chrissie says
I under-bake them slightly to keep them flat, but they taste great no matter what they look like 🙂