Artificial Flavors Free Dried Apple Rings
Snacking doesn't get much more wholesome than this, and these slow-baked apple rings prove that real ingredients are all you need. Store-bought dried fruit is one of the sneakiest places artificial flavors and preservatives hide, often dressed up with "natural flavor" blends that are anything but simple. Here, the only flavor comes from fresh apples, a splash of lemon juice, warm cinnamon, and a whisper of nutmeg — nothing synthetic, nothing mysterious. The low-and-slow oven method does all the heavy lifting, gradually pulling moisture from the fruit until each ring turns beautifully leathery and concentrated in flavor. The lemon water soak keeps the rings looking gorgeous and golden rather than brown, so they're as pretty as they are delicious. Let them cool completely and they firm up into the perfect chewy-crisp snack that's genuinely satisfying straight from the jar.
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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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