Vegan Dried Apple Rings
Crisp, warmly spiced, and naturally sweet, these oven-dried apple rings are the kind of wholesome snack that disappears fast. Every ingredient here is completely plant-based — just fresh apples, lemon juice, and a dusting of cinnamon and optional nutmeg — so there's nothing to scrutinize on a label. The lemon water soak is a clever trick that keeps the rings looking bright and beautiful before they ever hit the oven. A low, slow bake transforms the slices into chewy, leathery rounds with concentrated apple flavor that store-bought versions rarely match. Patience is the main skill required: you flip them once, let the oven do its thing, and then give them time to firm up on the rack before packing them away. They're perfect for lunchboxes, trail mix, or just snacking straight from the jar.
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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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