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Healthy Homemade Apple Chips.

Oct 6, 2018 by Kelly Roenicke · 33 Comments

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Homemade apple chips are a sweet treat that’s healthy, too! You don’t need a dehydrator, these are easy to make in your oven.

dried apple chips recipe

 

Crispy, sweet apple chips – is there a more perfect fall snack? These little treats are easy to make, and you don’t need a dehydrator. You can use your oven!

The first time I tried using my oven to dehydrate something was when I made oven-dried tomatoes. I had a few ideas about what else to dehydrate – zucchini chips, sweet potato chips, some kind of fruit leather…but in the end, apple chips won. We love apple chips, and since it’s September and apples are EVERYWHERE, I thought this would be a good seasonal recipe.

I’ve seen a few different recipes for homemade apple chips, and the baking time seems to vary. I had to bake these chips for longer than I expected. I think the trick is to keep a good eye on them. If your oven runs hotter or cooler, your baking time may be different from mine.

I decided to dust these with a blend of coconut sugar and cinnamon, and they were delicious! So easy to make, and a very tasty fall snack.

How to make apple chips:

  1. Slice the apples very thin. Remove the seeds.
  2. Place the apple slices on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Dust with cinnamon and sugar.
  4. Bake the apple chips at 225 degrees for 1 ½ – 2 ½ hours. Check them often, and remove any that are crispy.
  5. Store in an airtight container, or enjoy them all right away!

how to make apple chips

How long do homemade apple chips last?

These apple chips should last for up to a week when stored in an airtight container.

What kind of apples should I use to make apple chips?

Most types of apples should work well in this recipe. Try Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady.

Tips to make the best apple chips:

  1. Slice your apples as thin as you can. The thinner the apples, the crisper the chips.
  2. Use parchment paper so that you can easily remove the chips from the cookie sheet.
  3. Check the apples often to make sure they don’t burn.

 

how to make apple chips

These homemade apple chips are:

  • crunchy and sweet
  • a healthy gluten free treat
  • naturally allergy friendly

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Healthy Homemade Apple Chips.

Crispy and delicious homemade apple chips dusted with coconut sugar and cinnamon. This is a treat that the whole family will love!

Course Snack
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword apple recipes, how to make dried apple chips
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 163 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 3 apples I used Gala apples
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the apples very thin - the thinner they are the crisper they will be! I sliced them so that the seeds would make a star shape in the middle of each chip. Once you get to where the seeds are, just pop them out with the tip of a knife.

  3. Lay the apple slices on the prepared cookie sheet.
  4. Sprinkle the coconut sugar and cinnamon over the apple chips.
  5. Bake at 225 degrees for about 1.5 - 2.5 hours. Oven temperatures vary, so after about an hour, you make want to check on the apples periodically.
  6. Once the edges are curled up and the apples are dried and crisp, remove the cookie sheet from the oven. Let the chips cool. then eat! Or store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Homemade Apple Chips.
Amount per Serving
Calories
163
% Daily Value*
Sodium
 
15
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
292
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
43
g
14
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
32
g
36
%
Vitamin A
 
150
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
12.5
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
16
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post was originally published in September 2014. It has been updated with new tips and information.

These are really tasty, and it’s very hard to eat just one!

Have you dehydrated anything in your oven before?

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  1. Katie

    May 30, 2018 at 8:29 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  2. Jen

    September 23, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    Your photos are beautiful and your recipe is simple. The perfect combination for a healthy snack!

    Reply
  3. Kara Lydon, RD

    September 23, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Your photos are just stunning! These almost look too pretty to eat :)

    Reply
  4. Susan @ Wish Upon A Dish

    September 23, 2014 at 9:37 am

    I used to able to buy bags of just apple chips, now I have to buy a mixed bag of other fruit I don’t want (or like) and be lucky if there are more than 2 chips in that bag, I love that I can make my own. I love to add them to granola.

    Reply
  5. genevieve y

    September 22, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    I have yet to make my own apple chips, but I really should because they’re so easy and delicious! Perfect way to use up my extra apples :)

    Reply
  6. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    September 22, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    This is so great! My aunt has a bunch of apple trees, and she just gave me a HUGE bag of apples over the weekend. This will be a great way to use them up and have a yummy snack. I bet these are great in oatmeal too : )

    Reply
  7. Jill Conyers (@jillconyers)

    September 22, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    Yum! Another fruit chip recipe I must try! This month’s theme and all the great chip recipes have motivated me to make my own!

    Reply
  8. madparmors

    September 22, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    I’ve never dehydrated anything, but I’m sure going to try these! Do you think I can substitute my approved sweetener for the coconut sugar? It measures cup for cup like sugar…I feel like I’m saying that everywhere I go! :) These would be a great snack to pack in lunches!

    Reply
  9. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    September 22, 2014 at 8:25 am

    I love the looks of these apple chips! I’ve always wanted to try them, yet haven’t gotten around to it. But now I think I’ve found the perfect recipe to try out. Delish!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 23, 2014 at 2:17 pm

      Try them, they are super fun to make!

      Reply
  10. Monet Moutrie

    September 22, 2014 at 12:15 am

    These are gorgeous Kelly! And I’m sure they are delicious too! I want to try making some now!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 23, 2014 at 2:17 pm

      Thanks, Monet!

      Reply
  11. Jessica Levinson (@jlevinsonrd)

    September 21, 2014 at 10:32 pm

    Those apple chips are so pretty! I wish I had the patience to make them ;-)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 23, 2014 at 2:17 pm

      Thanks, Jessica!

      Reply
  12. Nourish RDs

    September 21, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    Love these for a cheese plate instead of crackers!

    Reply
  13. Julia

    September 21, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    So perfect for fall! I love having apple and banana chips around the house to snack on and I always assumed I needed a dehydrator to make them. I’m so excited to try these in the oven!! They’re going to be my new snacking go-to!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 23, 2014 at 2:16 pm

      I know, I had wondered about a dehydrator, but was so happy they worked out in the oven! Just slice them as thin as you can so they have more crunch!

      Reply
  14. gretchen | kumquat

    September 21, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    we’ll be heading to a local orchard soon, so now i know what we’ll be doing with some of the booty. :) love the cinnamon-sugar version!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 23, 2014 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks, Gretchen! I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  15. Gail

    September 21, 2014 at 11:12 am

    They look great, I would have thought they needed to bake much longer, I’ll have to try some this weekend.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 23, 2014 at 2:13 pm

      Just watch them, if they are thicker it will take longer. Slice them as thin as you can for maximum crispiness! :)

      Reply
  16. Caitlin

    September 21, 2014 at 10:35 am

    I thought you needed a dehydrator, but it’s great to know you don’t! There is an apple orchard nearby and we get a ton of apples, so I can’t wait to make these after!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 23, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      It works out well in the oven, but just keep an eye on them, because the time may vary based on thickness, and oven temp. :)

      Reply
  17. Sarah@wholeandheavenlyoven

    September 21, 2014 at 9:17 am

    I love homemade apple chips! Perfect way to use up all those fall apples. ;)

    Reply
  18. Katherine Baker

    September 21, 2014 at 9:01 am

    I will certainly be making these – I just bought SO many apples yesterday and I love apple chips!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 23, 2014 at 2:10 pm

      Awesome! I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
    • Kelly

      September 23, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      Hopey you enjoy them! :)

      Reply
  19. Holly Larson

    September 21, 2014 at 8:48 am

    I love apple chips! What a beautiful photograph of your hard work :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 23, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      Thanks, Holly!

      Reply
  20. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil)

    September 21, 2014 at 8:06 am

    These are almost too pretty to eat :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 23, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      Thanks, Deanna!

      Reply
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