Description
Cinnamon Apple Chips are a deliciously healthy snack that combines the natural sweetness of apples with the warm, comforting flavor of cinnamon. These crispy, baked chips are the perfect alternative to store-bought snacks, offering a satisfying crunch without any added sugar or preservatives. Ideal for a guilt-free snack or as a topping for oatmeal and salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (preferably a firm variety like Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Core and slice the apples thinly, about 1/8-inch thick. You can use a mandoline slicer for uniform slices.
- In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, salt, and optional sweetener (if using).
- Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly over the apple slices, and toss gently to coat each slice.
- Arrange the apple slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they don’t overlap.
- Drizzle the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning and add a subtle tartness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, flipping the slices halfway through the baking time, until the chips are dry and crispy.
- Allow the apple chips to cool completely on the baking sheets. They will crisp up even more as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use firm apples for the best results; softer apples tend to become mushy during baking.
- If you want to make these chips even crispier, bake them a little longer, but keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- These apple chips can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for a quick snack.
- If you prefer a sweeter version, drizzle with a small amount of honey or maple syrup before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5-2 hours
- Category: Snack, Healthy Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the batch (about 1 cup of chips)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg