Barley Free Cinnamon-Ginger Dried Apple Rings
These slow-baked apple rings are the kind of wholesome snack that makes you feel like you've actually got your life together. Fresh apple slices get tossed in a fragrant blend of Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and a touch of lemon juice before spending a few hours in a low oven until they turn beautifully leathery and lightly crisped at the edges. The result is chewy, warmly spiced, and just sweet enough — no added sugars beyond an optional drizzle of honey. Packaged snacks can be a minefield when you're avoiding grain-derived ingredients, since barley shows up in malt flavorings and coatings in ways you'd never expect. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely, built from nothing but fruit, spice, and citrus. Pulling them from the oven and letting them cool on the rack while the kitchen smells like an autumn farmers market is genuinely one of life's small pleasures. Store them in an airtight container and you've got a grab-and-go snack that holds up for days.
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4 servings
- 3 large apples (such as fuji, honeycrisp, or gala)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 225°F (107°C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set a wire rack on top of each.
- 2
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the cored apples crosswise into rounds about 1/8-inch (3mm) thick. Discard any seeds from the center slices.
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