
Thin, caramelized, and satisfyingly crunchy, these baked apple chips are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Store-bought versions often sneak in additives and emulsifiers to extend shelf life or improve texture, so making your own is the cleanest route to a genuinely simple treat. Here, just four wholesome ingredients do all the work ā fresh apple, a touch of maple syrup, warming Ceylon cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. The low-and-slow oven method draws out moisture gradually, giving you that delicate, paper-thin crisp without anything artificial doing the heavy lifting. Slicing the apples as uniformly as possible is the real key to even drying, and the patience pays off the moment you hear that satisfying snap. They're equally at home tucked into a lunchbox, served alongside a cheese board, or eaten straight off the cooling rack.
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Preheat the oven to 225°F (107°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the cored apples crosswise into rounds about 1/16-inch (1.5mm) thick ā as uniform as possible so they dry at the same rate.
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