Low Sugar Dried Apple Rings
Packaged dried fruit is one of those sneaky places where added sugars hide in plain sight — even in something as naturally sweet as apples. This oven-dried version skips all of that, letting the fruit's own sugars concentrate slowly in a low oven until you get chewy, caramelized rings with nothing extra needed. A quick soak in lemon water keeps the color bright, while a dusting of cinnamon (and a little nutmeg if you're feeling it) adds warmth without a single gram of sweetener. The slow bake does all the heavy lifting — just flip them halfway through and let the oven work its magic. They come out leathery and satisfying, the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is genuinely just fruit and spice. Once cooled, they firm up beautifully and keep well in an airtight container, making them easy to prep ahead for lunchboxes, trail mix, or just grabbing by the handful.
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6 servings
- 4 medium apples (such as fuji, honeycrisp, or gala)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 225°F (107°C). Set wire racks on two rimmed baking sheets and set aside.
- 2
Stir the lemon juice into the water in a large bowl. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the cored apples crosswise into rings about 1/8-inch (3mm) thick. Drop each ring into the lemon water as you go to prevent browning.
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