Breastfeeding Friendly Dried Apple Rings
Crunchy, chewy, and warmly spiced, these oven-dried apple rings are the kind of wholesome snack that feels like a treat without any of the junk. Fresh apples are sliced thin, soaked briefly in lemon water to keep them bright, then dusted with cinnamon and slow-baked until perfectly leathery — no dehydrator required. For anyone navigating the hunger that comes with nursing, having a stash of satisfying snacks on hand is genuinely essential, and this one delivers natural fruit sugars and fiber without any additives or preservatives to second-guess. Store-bought dried fruit can be loaded with added sugar, sulfites, or mystery ingredients, so making your own means you know exactly what you're eating. The low-and-slow oven method does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day, and the result is a snack that keeps well in an airtight container for easy grabbing between feeds. A hint of nutmeg alongside the cinnamon makes these smell absolutely incredible as they bake — your whole kitchen will thank you.
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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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