Description
Delightfully crispy baked cinnamon apple slices perfect for a healthy snack or a sweet treat. These apple slices are thinly sliced, coated with a buttery cinnamon-sugar blend, and slow-baked to achieve a golden, crunchy texture without any added artificial ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Slices
- 4 large crisp apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and sliced into 1/4-inch rings
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Butter
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and enable easy cleanup.
- Mix Cinnamon-Sugar Blend: In a large bowl, combine the ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and sea salt to create a flavorful coating mix.
- Prepare Apples: Add the apple slices to the bowl and gently toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning and enhance freshness.
- Coat with Butter and Spices: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the apple slices, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mix, making sure each slice is thoroughly coated for maximum flavor.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the apple slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring no overlapping so they crisp evenly.
- Bake the Slices: Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, turning the slices halfway through baking to achieve an even golden brown and crispy texture.
- Cool on Wire Rack: Remove from the oven and let the apple slices cool completely on a wire rack. Cooling further crisps them up.
- Serve or Store: Once cooled, enjoy immediately or store the crispy apple slices in an airtight container for up to a week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Choosing crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith ensures the best texture and flavor.
- Cut the apple slices to uniform thickness to bake evenly.
- Turning the slices halfway through baking helps achieve uniform crispness.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the slices crispy.
- These make a great healthy alternative to chips and are delicious on their own or as topping for yogurt and desserts.
