Cinnamon Nutmeg Apple Chips (Print View)

Warm spiced apple chips baked until crisp; naturally sweet, addictive, and perfect for healthy snacking.

# Components:

→ Apples

01 - 3 large apples, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp

→ Spices

02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Optional

04 - 1 to 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or coconut sugar, for extra sweetness

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Wash and core apples. Slice into thin rings approximately 1/8 inch thick using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife.
03 - Place apple slices on prepared baking sheets in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
04 - Combine ground cinnamon and nutmeg in a small mixing bowl. If preferred, add sugar for enhanced sweetness.
05 - Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the apple slices.
06 - Bake for 1 hour. Carefully flip each apple slice.
07 - Return to oven and bake for an additional 45 to 60 minutes until apples are crisp and lightly golden.
08 - Remove baking sheets from oven and allow chips to cool completely; chips will firm up further as they cool. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Made with just apples and pantry spices so healthy
  • No dehydrator needed a simple oven bake does wonders
  • Flexible sweetness level with optional sugar
  • Naturally gluten-free dairy-free and vegetarian
  • Satisfying crunch without frying or oil
02 -
  • Excellent source of fiber and vitamins
  • Free from gluten dairy and all common allergens
  • Keeps well for 7 days in a sealed container
03 -
  • Thin even slices are key to crispness Use a mandoline and take your time
  • Do not overcrowd baking trays Each chip needs space to release moisture
  • Let chips cool completely before moving or storing as the final crunch develops then I learned the hard way that rushing this step gave me flop chips once
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