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Best Dried Apples

This Best Dried Apples recipe taste delicious with a hint of sweetness.  

Dried Apple Chips can be used as a dessert garnish and even a cocktail garnish.  

Are you looking for a great homemade snack?  This easy and fun recipe to make baked apple slices will become your families must make fall activity!!  

Dried Apple Slices for Apple Cider Cocktail
Dried Apple Slices for Apple Cider Cocktail

I learned how to dry apple slices in culinary school using special techniques.  Now, I want to teach you step by step instructions on how to make the best dried apple slices recipe!!

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What Apples Work Best for Dried Apples?

Any firm apple will work for this dried apple slices recipe.  Use golden or red delicious, gala, or fuji apples.

How to Slice an Apple

How to slice an apple for drying is super important.  Cutting your apple very thin is what you want when making this recipe.  

To do this, use a mandolin, an electric slicer (which was what we used in culinary school, but the average person will not have one), use an apple peeler, corer, slicer for a KitchenAid Mixer, or a knife (as a last resort).  

Apple Slices on a Mandolin Cutter
Apple Slices on a Mandolin Cutter

Slice your apple as thin as you can and get as many slices as needed.  You can choose to peel your apple or leave the peeling on to add texture and color to your final dried apple.

How to Keep an Apple from Turning Brown

To keep an apple from turning brown, combine water and lemon juice in a bowl.  I mix about 2 cups water with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.  

When you slice your apple, soak it in the lemon water right away.  I have added ¼ cup sugar to the lemon water to help offset the tartness of the lemon juice.  

Sliced Apples soaking in a lemon/sugar/water.
Sliced Apples soaking in a lemon/sugar/water.

You can also add pineapple juice or orange juice as a substitute for the sugar if you like.  

Dried Apples in the Oven

After the apples have been dipped in the lemon/sugar/water mixture to prevent browning, place the apple slices in a single layer on a Silpat lined baking sheet.  

Apple Slices on a Silpat sheet pan.
Apple Slices on a Silpat sheet pan.

Turn the oven to the lowest setting.  The lowest that my oven would go was 170° Fahrenheit.   

How to Dry Apples in the Oven

Place the tray of apple slices in the preheated oven.  Drying times will vary depending on your oven and the thickness of the apples.  

Drying Apples in an oven.
Drying Apples in an oven.

Use the convection bake to help circulate the air around the tray.  Crack the oven door to help release the moisture inside the oven.  

Flip the apple slices every couple of hours to help in the drying process.  

How Long Does It Take to Dry Apples Slices?

Drying times will vary depending on the thickness of the apple slices, the moisture content in the apples and the method that you use to dry the apples. Drying times can take up to 24 hours. 

Apples drying in the oven.
Apples drying in the oven.

How Do I Know When Dried Apples Are Done?

When the apple slices are leathery in texture and on the crispy side.  You want the apples to be very dry because otherwise the apples will mold as they are stored.    

Dried Apples on a Silpat
Dried Apples on a Silpat

Dried Apples – FAQ

What Are Different Drying Methods?

-Use a food dehydrator
-Sun dry your apple slices
-Dry in an oven
-Near a wooden stove

How Do I Serve the Dried Apple Slices?

Garnish any special apple dessert when you want to take it to the next level.  Add a dried apple slice to a piping hot mug of apple cider.  My favorite is Captain Morgan Sliced Apple drinks.  Also try my Apple Cider Cocktail Slushy recipe.  

How to Store the Dried Apple Slices

Make sure that the apples are completely dried.  Store in an air tight container for up to 6 months.  

Dried Apple Cider Slushy Cocktail
Dried Apple Cider Slushy Cocktail

Best Dried Apples Recipe

Yield: 8 Slices

Dried Apples

Dried Apple Slices for Apple Cider Cocktail

This Best Dried Apples recipe taste delicious with a hint of sweetness. Dried Apple Chips can be used as a dessert garnish and even a cocktail garnish.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • Apple, Gala 1 each
  • Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon
  • Sugar, Granulated 1/4 cup
  • Water 2 cups

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice your apple very thin.
  2. Combine the water, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a bowl.
  3. Soak the apple slices in the water solution for about 30 seconds.
  4. Place the soaked apple slices in a single layer on a Silpat lined baking sheet.
  5. Preheat the oven to 170° Fahrenheit or lower temperature.
  6. Put the sheet pan in the oven.
  7. Every 2 hours, flip the apple slices and continue cooking until apples are completely dry.
  8. Crack the oven door to help let out any moisture that the apples release.
  9. Store dried apples in an air tight container for up to 6 months.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 37Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 3mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 1gSugar 9gProtein 0g

Note: For exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information is simply a guideline.

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