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Crispy, Sweet & Spicy Dried Apple Rings

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Sweet dried apple rings are a healthy snack enjoyed by young and old.

52 Homesteading Skills in One Year – Project #6: Learn to dry fruit and make your own dried apple rings

Have you ever excitedly gone to the store and bought yourself a shiny new kitchen gadget and then NEVER used it.

That’s the story of my dehydrator. I purchased it five years ago with the idea that I was going to save money by drying my own fruit. It never happened.

Sometimes trying new things just feels like too much effort. But this is one project I really shouldn’t have shelved into the back of my kitchen cupboards. This week, we made the most delicious fall-spiced, dried apple rings.

Why make your own dried apple rings?

One of the reasons I always wanted to dry my own fruit is because of the added sulphites and sugar often found in pricey store-bought versions. You don’t have to worry about that when you make your own – and you’ll save money.

This is the time to buy your apples in bulk and in season when they are cheapest. Once dehydrated, you can enjoy them at any time of the year for much less than what you’d pay in the off season. You could save even more in the future by planting your own apple tree this fall.  

Use an apple peeler to make dried sweet apple rings.

Step 1
Use an apple peeler to core, cut and remove the peel from your apples. I purchased mine years ago for $15. If you don’t have one, it is totally worth the money. You can even order one on Amazon.

Lemon juice prevents the apples from browning.

Step 2
Dip each apple slice into lemon water to prevent the apples from browning. Simply mix  1/8 cup of lemon juice into two cups of water.

Make your own apple chips
Step 3
Arrange the apple slices evenly on the drying trays. The apple slices will shrink so they can be touching slightly. Sprinkle the apple slices with your favourite seasoning. Turn them over and sprinkle again. I used a mix of 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp allspice and a pinch of cloves.

Step 4
Plug in your machine and enjoy the delicious baked apple aroma.

Approximately 24 hours later you will have a sweet and crispy treat that will last in your cupboard forever. But that won’t happen.

Two young boys enjoy dried apple rings.

I had to risk my life to protect these dried apple rings so I could get a picture of them for you before my family devoured them all. You’ll find the apple chips are even more flavourful than the apple itself and make a great fall snack.

Dried sweet apple rings

To be honest, I was trying to make soft and chewy dried apple rings, but I left them in the dehydrator too long. If you think you’d prefer a more raisin-like consistency, your apple chips may be ready in about 12 hours. The exact amount of time will vary depending on the type of apple you use and the thickness of your slices.

Store your dried apple rings in an airtight container away from light. You may want to choose a secret hiding spot so little and maybe even big hands can’t easily find them. Enjoy!

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