Paleo Dried Apple Rings
There is something deeply satisfying about turning a handful of fresh apples into a chewy, naturally sweet snack with almost no effort. Sliced thin on a mandoline and dusted with warm cinnamon and a hint of nutmeg, these rings smell incredible as they slowly dry out in a low oven — your kitchen will thank you. The ingredient list is refreshingly short: just real fruit, lemon juice, and spices, which means no added sugars, no preservatives, and nothing that sneaks in grains or seed oils the way packaged snacks often do. The lemon water soak is a smart little trick that keeps the rings looking bright and appetizing rather than turning brown before they even hit the oven. Patience is the main skill required here — a low, slow bake transforms the slices into leathery, pliable rings that are genuinely satisfying to snack on. Let them cool fully on the rack and they firm up beautifully, ready to tuck into an airtight container for the week ahead.
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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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