How To Dry Apple Slices
Learning how to make dried apple slices in the oven (dehydrated apples in oven) is a fun fall activity or winter activity. This drying apples recipe is so simple! These dried apple slices can be used for snacks, for crafts like fruit garland, or even nature crafts for kids.
Servings: 6
Calories: 20kcal
Ingredients
- 1 apple any flavor/variety
- Cinnamon optional
- Sugar optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Wash and dry apples. Leave skin on. If you have an apple corer, you can core the apples, but this is optional.
- Slice apples in round slices, about 1/8-inch thick. (You can also use a mandoline for slicing.)
- Place apple slices on baking sheet parchment paper, taking care not overlap them.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar (optional).
- Place in oven and bake for 1 hour. After 1 hour, turn each apple slice over. Bake for remaining hour.
- If you want crispy apple chips, leave in a little longer. They will get crispier as they sit after baking. If you want chewier apple slices, remove from oven before the 2 hour mark.
- After cooling, store in an airtight container or use for crafts or fruit garland.
Notes
How to dry apples in oven: One apple can make 6-8 slices, so use as many apples as you want dried apple chips or apple slices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g