Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips

(Once again, please excuse the poor-quality photo. I will upload a clearer image soon!)

I've made this recipe a couple of times and it turns out perfectly every time, admittedly there isn't anything difficult about it - it's just a little time consuming! So long as you leave a time on your oven then it's pretty much a set and forget (for 2 hours) kind of recipe. It's a perfect crunchy snack to take to work and school, especially when you're craving something with that type of texture of snack on! Although it's got added sugar (which can, of course, be omitted or replaced with stevia) it's a much healthier snack than store bought dried fruits, as they aren't drenched in sugar to preserve - just simply dehydrated!
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Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips

Ingredients:

          1.5-2kg apples (I used Royal Gala, but any will do - I've used Granny Smith in the past)
          3 tbsp. sugar
          1 tsp. cinnamon

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 110 degrees Celsius 
2. Slice the apples as thinly as possible (you can use a mandoline for consistency)
3. Arrange slices in a single layer on a lined baking tray 
   
4. Mix together sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over apple slices
5. Bake to dehydrate for 2 hours, overturning the slices halfway through
6. Like cookies, chips will be a little soft while warm. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
7. Store in an airtight container to prevent chips from going stale
   
   

****Tips: 

- If you have a dehydrator, feel free to use it, that will make the recipe raw and vegan!
- You can core the apples beforehand if you wish, but the 'core' of an apple is really a myth, the only inedible part is the seeds and stalk
- This dehydration method can be done with pears or other fruits
- Spices can also be substituted, you don't have to use cinnamon
- Sugar can be omitted or replaced with stevia

Complementing Recipes:

- White Nectarine & Blueberry Cobbler:

Click here for the recipe. Perfect way to use up fruits that doesn't involve making pie pastry and rolling it out! Beautiful end to a meal  that's sure to impress!

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I tend to make small batches of this at a time since, really, I can only fit this many in my oven at any one time and would prefer not to have apple slices sitting on my bench for 2 hours and browning (which doesn't affect the recipe, of course!). Also, making a few at a time ensures that the chips won't stale before you get the chance to enjoy them - this is especially an issue in the humid Australian weather!

I'd love to see your versions of my recipes if you try them! Feel free to send them through to my email address; on Instagram with the tag (@unadornedeats) and/or hash-tag (#unadornedeats); or attach them to a comment below!

Love and luck in your cooking!

- Unadorned Eats