Legume Free Cinnamon-Ginger Dried Apple Rings
These warmly spiced dried apple rings are the kind of snack that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible while they slowly bake. Thin-sliced rounds of Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala apples get tossed in a bright mixture of fresh lemon juice, Ceylon cinnamon, and ground ginger before going into a low, slow oven — and the result is chewy, lightly crisped, deeply fragrant, and completely satisfying. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, packaged snacks can be a minefield of hidden ingredients and shared-facility warnings, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. Every single ingredient here is straightforward fruit and spice, with an optional drizzle of honey if you want a touch more sweetness. The wire rack setup is the real secret — it lets hot air circulate around each slice so they dry evenly without steaming. Once cooled, they firm up beautifully and keep well in an airtight container, making them perfect for lunchboxes, road trips, or just grabbing off the counter when a snack craving hits.
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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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