With this farm-stand fresh Apple Chips Recipe, you’ll be greeted with a sweet kiss of cinnamon sugar with each and every chewy soft bite. Just 4 ingredients and some simple prep… and your apples will be ready to dehydrate!
Today we are going to give that apple-a-day mantra a wildly delicious makeover.
With some real homemade apple chips that are smothered in cinnamon, sugar and packed with concentrated apple sweetness.
Connie writes: "These apple chips were delicious!!"
Irresistible is an understatement when it comes to this sweet dried fruit snack.
Seriously… once you start eating them, it’s so hard to stop!
Just like when you make chewy wonderful Homemade Granola Bars without Nuts, savory Kale Parmesan Chips, and apple-licious Homemade Applesauce Recipe.
They are nothing less than the quintessential definition of happy snacking. Whether for those late night munchies, Healthy Snacks for Kids lunches, taking along on a hiking trip, or just stashing in your desk at work for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Believe me, these dehydrated apple chips are so much better than store bought. Yes… even better than the Seneca or Bare organic apple chips!
That’s because you know they’re made with real ingredients. Real ingredients you hand picked yourself.
So do yourself a delicious favor and add some real ingredients to your grocery list.
Then start making some chewy little memories… right in your countertop dehydrator!
Ingredients
With this super easy dehydrated apple chips recipe, you’ll only need a few simple ingredients…
- Apples – I used Gala apples for this recipe, but you can also use Fuji or Pink Lady apples.
- Lemon Juice – you can used either fresh squeezed lemon juice or lemon juice from a jar.
- Cinnamon & Sugar – for topping your apple slices prior to dehydrating.
Equipment Needed
- Johnny Apple Peeler
- Food Dehydrator
The Johnny Apple Peeler makes your apple prep a breeze!
How To Make Apple Chips in Dehydrator
You are going to love how quick and easy it is to prepare this snack-licious dehydrator apple chips recipe!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Mix your cinnamon and sugar in a small mixing bowl.
2. Use your Johnny Apple Peeler to thin slice and peel your apples.
3. Soak your sliced apples in the specified lemon juice/water mixture.
4. Then pat dry the apple slices before placing in the food dehydrator.
5. Sprinkle the apple pieces with the cinnamon sugar mixture and dehydrate per the instructions in the recipe card below.
Scroll down for the printable dehydrated apple chips recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Healthy Swaps
Want to make your dried apple chips even better?
My favorite healthy swaps are to swap the Apples for Organic Apples, and to use Organic Cinnamon and Organic Sugar.
How To Store Cinnamon Apple Chips
These dehydrated apple slices are one of my favorite plan ahead Meal Prep Lunch Ideas, as they will last for up to 1 month when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
For best results, I recommend storing your dried apple chips in an airtight Ziploc Bag, a Rubbermaid Storage Container or in a Wide Mouth Mason Jar.
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this tasty cinnamon apple chips recipe…
One reader writes: “Amazing and much healthier than store-bought!”
Tara writes: “Yummy!!”
Connie writes: “These apple chips were delicious!! I made them today, and I’m ready to make another batch for when my grandkids come to visit over Spring Break!”
Kim writes: “Perfect snacking!!”
Ryan writes: “These disappear so fast at my house.”
Heather writes: “Such a great healthy alternative when you’re craving something sweet!”
Kristy writes: “Yummy!”
Betty writes: “So tasty… a healthy treat for lunchboxes or after school!”
Tonya writes: “I add a little pumpkin spice to mine or make some with brown sugar and pumpkin spice to change it up a bit”
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Apple Chips Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs Apples, I used 6 Small Gala Apples
- 3 cups Water
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
- 1/3 cup Granulated (White) Sugar
- 1.5 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- In small mixing bowl, mix together Cinnamon and Sugar until well combined, then set aside.
- Use your 'Johnny Apple Peeler' to peel and thin slice your apples. It’s the best shortcut ever!
- Then slice your peeled and thinly sliced apples in half with a knife. Now you’ve got your peeled and sliced apple pieces ready to go!
- Soak your Apple Slices for 5 minutes in a large bowl filled with 1/2 cup Lemon Juice and 3 cups water mixture (to avoid browning of apple). Then pat dry apple slices before placing in dehydrator.
- Lay your Apple Slices on the dehydrator trays with plenty of space around each one for air circulation.
- Place smaller Apple Slices on the bottom trays and larger Apple Slices on the tops trays to ensure even drying.
- Generously sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar mixture on Apple Slices. (I like to pour mine in an empty salt or pepper shaker to sprinkle it on.)
- Set your dehydrator to 135 – 145 degrees and cook for 6 hours for chewy or 7 hours for crunchier Apple Chips.
Notes
- High Humidity Drying Tip: Add extra drying time if you are preparing this dehydrator apple chips recipe in a humid climate.
- How To Store: Your chewy, soft dried apple chips will last for up to 1 month when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. I recommend storing your dehydrated apple chips, is in an airtight Ziploc Bag, a Rubbermaid Storage Container or in a Wide Mouth Mason Jar.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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I was looking for some new homemade lunch box ideas before school starts, and decided to give these a try! My 6 year old loved them! So happy to find another great dehydrator recipe!
I am so glad you liked them Sheena. When I make them, they always completely disappear the very first day!!