Apple Chips

Apple Chips

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We were recently gifted with a ton of apples.  No, not really a TON, but lots of apples!  Now, we love apples, but after a week or so, we realized that they wouldn't all be eaten fresh before they went bad.  I decided to try drying them.

Now, in a perfect world, I would have a dehydrator.  Or an oven that went below 170*.  And maybe one of these:
Alas, I have none.  I wasn't about to let that stop me, no siree!  I started with 9 apples and went to town.
Coring them...
Peeling them...
Yes, I know I could leave the peels on.  I don't care for the taste of the peels on the dried apples.  Don't worry, I saved them for something, you'll see!
 Finally, I chopped them into pieces that were small enough to fit into the food processor and then sliced them thin with the machine.
Onto the baking sheets they went.  It took 4 huge sheets to fit them all!
I set the oven to the lowest temperature I have (170*) and went to town.  Whenever I had to leave, I just shut the oven.  I took them out whenever I had to cook something else.  I taste tested throughout the process.  Once they were crunchy and dry, I decided they were done.  
I stuck them in a jar, and have been snacking on them.  They went into yogurt, onto peanut butter sandwiches, and straight into my mouth.

This post was featured on Midnight Maniac's Meatless Mondays, Healthy Kids Meals at Creating Nirvana, and Tuesday Twister at GNOWFGLINS!

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11 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    What a great idea! a perfect little snack!
    Suzy

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  2. Belinda @zomppaJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I should make these...I buy them by the bagful - they are terrific!

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  3. ZoëJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    one of my favorites!

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  4. a moderate lifeJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Hi Jax! I really love apple chips! I should make them. I have an excalibur dehydrator just sitting in the basement! Wanted to stop by and tell you that I am giving you a Stylish Blogger award because you so wicked rock! Stop by A Moderate LIfe tomorrow to receive it! Hugs! alex

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  5. Jackie @ Crest Cottage CreationsJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    @a moderate lifeYou are really too sweet, you know that?! I have to say, I am jealous of your dehydrator! Someday over the rainbow I would love to get myself one, but for now, I'm making do.

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  6. Sense of Home KitchenJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Apple chips sound like a delicious snack!

    -Brenda

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  7. Whitney @ Nesting SeasonJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    @Jackie @ Crest Cottage Creations

    If you're okay with second-hand, keep an eye out at garage sales and thrift stores--dehydrators turn up at both from time to time.

    I kind of want one of those apple peelers, but I think it's more for aesthetics than functionality. We do get a lot of apples in season, though . . .

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  8. Jackie @ Crest Cottage CreationsFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    @Whitney @ Nesting SeasonOh my goodness! I can't believe I didn't think about the second hand stores for the dehydrator before this! I am always stopping by our Salvation army and looking for a coffee maker. I should check for a dehydrator, too. Genious!

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  9. Megan @ Purple Dancing DahliasFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I kind of feel bad for having a dehydrator and apple peeler/corer/slicer, but them again I have four little running around so I don't really have time to do it by hand. Since we got a dehydrator my oldest is in charge of dehydrating fruit. These make a wonderful snack!

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  10. Creating NirvanaFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Yum! What a perfect snack! Thank you for posting this on healthy kids meals. Please consider adding a new button to your post.

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  11. Jackie @ Crest Cottage CreationsFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    @Creating Nirvana Consider it added :)

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