High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Dried Apple Rings
Packaged dried fruit is one of those sneaky places where high fructose corn syrup tends to hide, often tucked into the ingredient list right after the fruit itself. This oven-dried version skips all of that entirely — just fresh apples, a lemon water soak, and a warm dusting of cinnamon and optional nutmeg. The low-and-slow bake at 225°F draws out the moisture gradually, leaving you with rings that are beautifully leathery, lightly spiced, and naturally sweet from the fruit alone. A mandoline makes quick work of getting those thin, even slices, though a sharp knife does the job just fine. The lemon water bath is a smart little trick that keeps the rings from browning before they even hit the oven. Once cooled, they firm up into the perfect chewy snack that stores well in an airtight container — no preservatives, no sweetener syrups, just real apple flavor.
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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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