Paleo Cinnamon-Ginger Dried Apple Rings
Snacking clean has never tasted this good. These oven-dried apple rings get a warm, aromatic coating of Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger before a long, slow bake transforms them into chewy, lightly crisped treats that feel almost indulgent. Ceylon cinnamon is the real deal — milder and more complex than the cassia variety — and it pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala apples. A splash of lemon juice keeps the slices bright and helps the spice mixture cling evenly to every ring. The optional drizzle of honey adds just a whisper of extra sweetness without tipping the balance, and it's entirely your call. Whole-food snacks like these are notoriously hard to find at the store without added sugars, preservatives, or mystery ingredients sneaking in, so making your own is a genuinely satisfying move. Let them cool completely on the rack and they'll firm up into the perfect grab-and-go snack that stores beautifully in an airtight container.
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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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