Celery Free Dried Apple Rings
Crisp, chewy, and warmly spiced, these oven-dried apple rings are the kind of wholesome snack that disappears fast. Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala apples all work beautifully here, and a quick soak in lemon water keeps every ring looking golden and fresh before they ever hit the oven. A dusting of cinnamon — and a little nutmeg if you're feeling it — gives each ring that cozy, almost-autumnal flavor that makes them impossible to eat just one of. The low-and-slow bake at 225°F is the real magic: it gently draws out moisture without burning, leaving you with rings that are leathery, pliable, and deeply concentrated in apple flavor. Since the ingredient list is completely plant-based and free of any hidden additives or sneaky extras, this is a snack you can feel genuinely good about. They firm up even more as they cool, so patience pays off before you reach for that airtight container. Pack them in lunchboxes, layer them on a cheese board, or just eat them straight off the rack — no judgment here.
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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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