Nutmeg Free Dried Apple Rings
Dried apple rings are one of those snacks that feel almost too simple to be this satisfying — thin, chewy, lightly sweet, and genuinely hard to stop eating. The recipe calls for nutmeg as a completely optional add-in, which means you can skip it entirely and still get a beautifully spiced result from the cinnamon alone. That small detail makes a big difference when you're trying to avoid a spice that tends to sneak into baked goods and dried fruit blends without much warning. A quick soak in lemon water keeps the slices bright and fresh-looking before they ever hit the oven, and the low-and-slow bake does all the heavy lifting from there. The result is a leathery, pliable ring with concentrated apple flavor — nothing artificial, nothing unnecessary. These store well in an airtight container, so a single batch can keep your snack drawer stocked for days.
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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)
Can be omittednutmeg
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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