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Crisp, chewy, and naturally sweet, these sun-dried apple slices are the perfect healthy snack. A simple way to preserve the season's best apples with just a hint of cinnamon and a little help from the sun.
For 4 servings
Prepare Anti-Browning Solution
Prepare the Apples
Soak and Season the Slices
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Crisp, chewy, and naturally sweet, these sun-dried apple slices are the perfect healthy snack. A simple way to preserve the season's best apples with just a hint of cinnamon and a little help from the sun.
This American recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 129.6 calories per serving with 0.68g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or dessert.
Arrange Slices for Drying
Sun-Dry the Apples
Test for Doneness and Store
Instead of cinnamon, try a sprinkle of nutmeg, allspice, or apple pie spice for a different flavor profile.
For a savory snack, skip the cinnamon and lightly sprinkle the slices with sea salt and a pinch of smoked paprika before drying.
This sun-drying method also works well for other fruits like pears, peaches, and apricots. Adjust drying times as needed.
Drying concentrates the fiber in apples, which aids digestion, promotes a feeling of fullness, helps maintain a healthy gut, and can assist in managing blood sugar levels.
The dehydration process preserves many of the apple's vitamins and minerals, like potassium and Vitamin B, making dried apples a nutrient-dense snack.
The natural fruit sugars (fructose) become concentrated in dried apples, providing a quick and healthy source of energy without the additives found in processed sweets.
Apples contain powerful antioxidants like quercetin and catechins, which help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals and reduce inflammation.
A half-cup serving (about 30 grams) of sun-dried apple slices contains approximately 75-85 calories, primarily from natural sugars.
Yes, they are a very healthy snack. They are high in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Since they are homemade without added sugars or preservatives, they are a much healthier alternative to many store-bought snacks.
Firm, crisp, and sweet-tart apples are best. Excellent choices include Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, and Granny Smith. Softer apples like Red Delicious can become mushy.
They should feel leathery and pliable, not sticky or wet. When you tear a slice in half, there should be no visible moisture along the break. They shouldn't be so dry that they snap like a chip unless that's the texture you desire.
Absolutely. To use an oven, set it to the lowest temperature (around 140-150°F or 60-65°C), arrange slices on a rack, and prop the oven door open slightly to allow moisture to escape. It will take 6-10 hours. A food dehydrator is also an excellent and efficient option.
After ensuring they are completely dry and have been 'conditioned', store them in an airtight container (like a glass jar) in a cool, dark, and dry place. Properly stored, they can last for 6 to 12 months.