The apple chips recipe is an excellent choice for a healthy and delicious snack, perfect for the whole family. We start by selecting apples, preferably some crunchy and flavorful ones, such as Granny Smith or Fuji apples, which have a pleasant taste and an ideal texture for drying. It is important to wash them very well, as we will use the skin, which contains many vitamins. After washing them, we dry them with a clean towel to remove excess water.
The next step involves removing the cores. Using a very sharp knife, we hollow out each apple in the area where the flower was and then in the place of the stem, so that we obtain an apple with a completely hollow center. This step is essential to ensure even drying of the slices and to avoid moisture inside the fruit.
After preparing the apples, we use a mandoline to slice them very thinly. If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a knife, but the slices will likely be thicker, which will lead to a longer drying time and a chewier texture. The slices should be thin enough to see through them. The slices are arranged in the dehydrator, taking care not to overlap, to allow for warm air circulation.
Once we have arranged the apples, we close the dehydrator lid and turn on the machine. The drying will take about 10 hours, but it's good to check the progress. After this interval, we lift the lid and check the condition of the apple slices. If the slices on the bottom rack are already crispy, we remove them and continue drying the ones on top. It is helpful to rotate the racks, moving them from one position to another, depending on the dehydrator.
Particular attention should be paid to the humidity in the air. Dried fruits can quickly absorb moisture, becoming chewy. For example, I once left the dehydrator on the terrace, and in the morning I discovered that the chips were damp. So I dried them again, and this time I kept them indoors, where they became perfectly crispy.
After the chips have cooled, I stored them in a cardboard box with paper towels to protect them. This snack is ideal for kids, healthy and natural. If you prefer a touch of sweetness, you can sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the apple slices before drying, adding a delicious flavor. These chips remind me of my grandmother and her method of drying apple peels, filling the house with an unmistakable aroma, full of nostalgia and goodness.
The next step involves removing the cores. Using a very sharp knife, we hollow out each apple in the area where the flower was and then in the place of the stem, so that we obtain an apple with a completely hollow center. This step is essential to ensure even drying of the slices and to avoid moisture inside the fruit.
After preparing the apples, we use a mandoline to slice them very thinly. If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a knife, but the slices will likely be thicker, which will lead to a longer drying time and a chewier texture. The slices should be thin enough to see through them. The slices are arranged in the dehydrator, taking care not to overlap, to allow for warm air circulation.
Once we have arranged the apples, we close the dehydrator lid and turn on the machine. The drying will take about 10 hours, but it's good to check the progress. After this interval, we lift the lid and check the condition of the apple slices. If the slices on the bottom rack are already crispy, we remove them and continue drying the ones on top. It is helpful to rotate the racks, moving them from one position to another, depending on the dehydrator.
Particular attention should be paid to the humidity in the air. Dried fruits can quickly absorb moisture, becoming chewy. For example, I once left the dehydrator on the terrace, and in the morning I discovered that the chips were damp. So I dried them again, and this time I kept them indoors, where they became perfectly crispy.
After the chips have cooled, I stored them in a cardboard box with paper towels to protect them. This snack is ideal for kids, healthy and natural. If you prefer a touch of sweetness, you can sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the apple slices before drying, adding a delicious flavor. These chips remind me of my grandmother and her method of drying apple peels, filling the house with an unmistakable aroma, full of nostalgia and goodness.
Ingredients
3-4 apples, fruit dryer, cinnamon or nutmeg (optional), brown sugar (optional)