When you’ve got a few apples sitting on the counter and don’t want to bake a whole pie, turn them into crisp, cinnamon-dusted apple chips instead. These homemade chips are light, naturally sweet, and incredibly easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. They bake low and slow in the oven until golden and crisp, with a gentle curl that makes them look as good as they taste.
You can snack on them by the handful, pack them for lunch, or toss them on top of yogurt or oatmeal for a little crunch. The best part? You don’t need any special equipment beyond a baking sheet and maybe a mandoline for thin slicing. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll find yourself making again and again, especially once you see how quickly they disappear.
Helpful Tips
- Use a mandoline slicer: Evenly sliced apples bake more consistently and give you the best crisp texture.
- Dry them fully: They’ll crisp up more as they cool, but if they still feel soft after baking, give them another 10-15 minutes.
- Skip the sugar if you want: Many apples are sweet enough on their own, especially if you’re using Fuji or Honeycrisp.
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Homemade Apple Chips
Ingredients
- 6 large apples any variety you like
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar or sweetener
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Wash and core the apples. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, slice the apples very thinly—about 1/8 inch thick or thinner for crispier chips.
- To keep apple slices from browning, you can toss them gently in a bowl with a little lemon juice diluted in water (about 1 tablespoon lemon juice per cup of water), then drain.
- Lay the apple slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Make sure they don’t overlap.
- If desired, mix cinnamon and sugar together and lightly sprinkle over the apple slices for extra flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours, flipping the slices halfway through baking. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning. The chips are done when they are dry and crisp.
- Remove from oven and let the apple chips cool completely on a wire rack—they will crisp up more as they cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
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Laura is the founder and editor of the travel blogs Savored Sips and Savored Journeys. She is dedicated to sharing the best information about drinks found around the world.