Do you have more apples than you know what to do with? Turn them into homemade dried apple slices! This simple recipe transforms fresh apples into a sweet, chewy snack with just a few ingredients. You don’t even need a dehydrator!
Oven-dried apple slices are perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks or a little something to munch on during fall activities. You can make them with almost any apple variety, so they’re a great way to use up your apple-picking haul.
A Fun Fall Activity for Kids
Making dried apple slices is a fun activity for the whole family. Kids can help wash the apples, sprinkle on cinnamon and arrange the slices on baking sheets. An adult should handle the slicing and hot baking sheets.
As the apples slowly dry in the oven, your house will smell amazing! The warm apple aroma makes this simple recipe feel like a little taste of fall.
How to Make Homemade Apple Chips
You only need a few simple ingredients to make these oven-dried apple slices. Use your favorite apples and add cinnamon for extra flavor. A little lemon juice also helps keep the slices from browning.
For the best results, slice the apples evenly and arrange them in a single layer. Bake them at a low temperature until they reach your preferred texture. Thinner slices tend to become crispier, while thicker slices stay a little chewier.
These homemade apple chips are an easy way to enjoy your apple harvest long after your trip to the orchard. Make a batch for snacking or try a few different apple varieties to see which ones your family likes best!
PrintEasy Oven-Dried Apple Slices
Tip: For crispier apple chips, slice the apples as thinly as possible and continue baking until they reach your desired texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 4–6 apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F.
- Wash and dry the apples. Remove the cores and slice the apples into thin, even slices, about ⅛-inch thick. There is no need to peel the apples.
- Toss the apple slices with lemon juice to help prevent browning. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
- Arrange the apple slices in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets. Make sure the slices do not overlap.
- Bake for 2½–4 hours, flipping the slices halfway through. The exact time will depend on the thickness and variety of the apples.
- Remove from the oven when the slices are dry and slightly chewy. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Keywords: apples, snacks, kids snacks
More Ideas for What to Do With Apples
Still wondering what to do with too many apples? We’ve gathered plenty of other ways to enjoy your orchard haul! Explore these five apple recipes from Weaver’s Orchard for more inspiration, from cozy fall treats to delicious ways to use fresh seasonal fruit.