Seeds Free Dried Apple Rings
Dried apple rings are one of those snacks that feel almost too simple to be this satisfying — yet here we are. Fresh apples get sliced thin, soaked briefly in lemon water to keep their color bright, then dusted with warm cinnamon and optional nutmeg before a long, slow bake transforms them into chewy, lightly spiced treats. The low-and-slow oven method does all the heavy lifting, coaxing out the fruit's natural sweetness without any added sugar or preservatives. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, store-bought dried fruit can be a minefield of shared processing lines and sneaky seed-based coatings — making a homemade batch like this a genuinely stress-free alternative. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward: just apples, lemon juice, water, and spices. They firm up beautifully as they cool, making them perfect for lunchboxes, trail snacking, or just keeping a jar on the counter for whenever a craving hits.
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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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