Apple Chips Recipe - Mess for Less (2024)

FAQs

Why are my apple chips soft? ›

Why are my Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips soft or soggy? The apple slices are thick. If this is the case, they may need a longer baking time. The apple variety naturally contains more juice.

Apple chips are a sweet and crunchy potato chip alternative. You can buy packaged apple chips at the grocery store but make sure to check the ingredient label since some are made with added sugar. Apples offer a variety of nutrients including vitamins A and C. They also have calcium, potassium and iron.

Don't overcrowd the slices: No matter which method you use to make the dried apple chips, make sure they're placed in a single layer, with space around each slice, for airflow. If they're too close or overlapping, they'll likely stay limp and slightly moist. Dehydrate them in batches if necessary.

Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Wash and thinly slice the apples using a mandoline to about 1/8-inch thick. Remove the seeds from each slice. Spread the apple slices closely in one layer onto the baking sheets.

If the oil isn't hot enough, this sealing process takes longer. Meanwhile, the moisture that's meant to stay in the body of the chip is excreted, making what is supposed to be a crispy outer layer, damp and steeped.

If you don't have a thermometer, use a raw chip, and as it starts to float and fry the temperature should be about 140°C, which is perfect for blanching. Use a large metal sieve to gently lower the chips into the pan for around 8 minutes, or until soft but not coloured, then remove to a tray to cool.

Potato chips from brands known for excessive salt, saturated fats, and artificial additives tend to be less healthy. Examples include Lay's, Pringles, and Ruffles. Opting for baked or kettle-cooked chips and checking nutritional labels can help make a healthier choice.

Crispy baked apple chips are a healthy snack, and much better than store bought.

Dried apples contain vitamins that can be very beneficial to the body. Apples contain some vitamins A and C. These vitamins help keep your bones and skin healthy. Apples also contain a lot of B vitamins.

Once you have baked them until they are dry and leathery feeling, turn off the oven and crack open the oven door. Let them cool in there. This will result in the crunchiest of crunchy apple chips, getting every last drop of moisture out, without the risk of burning them.

Can dogs eat apples? ›

Yes, apples are a fantastic addition to your dog's diet. They provide vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary fibre. They also provide a way to keep your dog's teeth clean and can help freshen their breath. But before you feed apples to your dog, always remove the core and the seeds.

Apple slices should be pliable or crisp (depending on thickness) in texture when properly dried. To test, remove a slice and let it completely cool. They may have some bend but if you tear one in half and squeeze it, there should be no moisture that seeps out.

Try these apple chips, which are diabetes friendly and a healthy alternative to regular potato chips. Preheat the oven to 225˚F. Line a metal baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash the apples and use a mandolin to slice them very thinly.

Treat apples before drying to prevent excessive browning. The treatments also help to preserve the flavor and vitamins of the fruit. The simplest pre-treatment is to soak freshly cut slices for 10 minutes in a solution of one part bottled lemon juice to one part water.

You could also make applesauce, apple butter or apple jelly. You could put them in muffins, crumbles and cakes. You could layer them in sandwiches. You could roast them with sausages or toss them into kale salad.

Sweet Potato Chips

This snack is more nutritious than regular chips — you can tell by the color! Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin B6 (which helps reduce the risk of heart attacks) and also contain a good amount of iron, vitamin C, and vitamin D.