Recipe: Crunchy Spiced Apple Crisps (oven dried apple slices)

CRUNCHY SPICED APPLE CRISPS
"These light, crisp snacks are incredibly easy to make and long lasting (at least 2 weeks), and they make eating fruit fun. I've tested these on a number of people, including some who dislike eating fruit, and they could not believe that the chips did not have any added sugar or oil."



2 medium-size apples (use your favorites; I like Gala, Braeburn, or Granny Smith)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground pumpkin pie spice

Adjust the oven racks to the middle and upper rack positions and preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the apples into 1⁄8-inch-thick slices. Transfer the apple slices to a medium-size bowl. Add the lemon juice and pumpkin pie spice and toss until well combined. Arrange the apple slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 2 to 3 hours, checking and turning the slices every 30 minutes. They are done when they are lightly brown and dry and still somewhat flexible.

Let the chips cool completely on the baking sheets. They will further dry out and become crunchy as they cool. Pack the chips in an airtight container or zipper-top plastic bag.

Makes about 2 cups
Used by permission to Recipelink.com from The Harvard Common Press
Source: The Flying Brownie by Shirley Fan