Gelatin Free Dried Apple Rings
Dried apple rings sound simple, but the slow-baked version you can make at home is on a completely different level from anything you'd grab off a store shelf. Fresh apples — Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala all work beautifully — get sliced thin, soaked in lemon water to keep their color bright, and dusted with warm cinnamon before a long, low oven does all the heavy lifting. The result is chewy, lightly spiced, and naturally sweet without any additives or thickeners you'd rather avoid. Many packaged dried fruits sneak in unexpected ingredients, so making your own means you know exactly what went into every ring. The technique is straightforward: patience is really the only skill required, and the oven does most of the work while you go about your day. Once cooled, they firm up into that perfect leathery texture and store well in an airtight container for snacking, lunchboxes, or topping oatmeal.
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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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