Save Crispy, sweet apple chips lightly dusted with cinnamon and finished with a drizzle of golden honey—an irresistible, healthy snack perfect for all ages.
I first served these to my family and they couldn't get enough of the perfect cinnamon and honey flavor combination.
Ingredients
- Apples: 3 medium apples (preferably Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp)
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Honey: 2 tablespoons honey
- Lemon juice (optional): 1 teaspoon lemon juice to prevent browning
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Wash and core the apples. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice apples into thin rounds (about 1/8-inch thick).
- Step 3:
- If desired, toss apple slices with lemon juice in a large bowl to prevent browning.
- Step 4:
- Arrange slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheets.
- Step 5:
- Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the apple slices.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 1 hour, then flip the slices and continue baking for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until crisp and golden brown.
- Step 7:
- Remove chips from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Step 8:
- Drizzle warm apple chips with honey before serving.
Save This recipe has become a staple at family gatherings as a healthy and delicious treat everyone loves.
Required Tools
Mandoline slicer or sharp knife, baking sheets, parchment paper, and a small bowl for optional lemon juice.
Allergen Information
Contains honey, not suitable for infants under 1 year. Naturally free of gluten, dairy, and nuts.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 94 calories, 0 g total fat, 25 g carbohydrates, 0 g protein.
Save Enjoy these apple chips as a perfectly sweet and crunchy snack that satisfies your cravings guilt-free.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of apples work best?
Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp apples are ideal for baking as they hold shape well and provide a sweet flavor.
- → How can I prevent apple slices from browning?
Tossing slices with lemon juice before baking helps maintain their color and freshness during cooking.
- → Is there a way to make the chips extra crunchy?
After baking, leaving the apple chips in a slightly open oven for an hour helps them dry further for extra crispness.
- → Can I substitute honey for a vegan option?
Yes, maple syrup can be used instead of honey to maintain sweetness while keeping the snack vegan-friendly.
- → How should I store the finished apple chips?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them crisp for up to one week.
- → What temperature and duration are best for baking?
Bake at 225°F (110°C) for about 1 hour, flip the slices, then bake another 45 minutes to 1 hour until golden and crisp.