Baked Apple Chips

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°F (93ºC).

Step 2

Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 3

Sift powdered sugar into a bowl. Add cinnamon to the powdered sugar and gently whisk to combine.

Step 4

Thinly slice the apples using a mandoline, to 1/16-inch. Remove the seeds from the individual slices.

Step 5

Spread the apple slices onto the lined baking sheets making one single layer. About 15 slices should fit on a half sheet pan.

Step 6

Transfer the cinnamon and sugar mixture into a sifter or strainer. Gently sprinkle each apple slice with a thin coating of the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Step 7

Turn the apple slices over and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon-sugar.

Step 8

Bake for 1 hour, then flip and bake until crisp, an additional 1 hour.

Step 9

To test the doneness, remove the apples from the oven and allow to rest at room temperature for 5 minutes. If the apples are not crunchy, continue baking in 15-minute increments.

Step 10

Remove the apples from the baking sheets and allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.