Apple Chips Recipe

I have found my new favorite treat to snack on while reading!

Apple Chips!

They are crispy, sweet and slightly guilt free.

INGREDIENTS:

3 Small Apples (I would use red delicious)

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

1 teaspoon each, nutmeg and ground cloves

5-8 whole cloves (This depends on how much clove flavor you like)

Preheat your oven to 350.

Place a wire rack (cooling rack that is oven safe) in a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan lined with aluminum foil.

Cut your apples into 1/16 inch thick slices. Cut through the stem and the bottom.  (I used a knife, but it is easier if you use a mandoline.)

Bring your water, sugar and spices to a boil, over medium heat. Make sure you stir very frequently. 

Add the apple slices and cook them until they are slightly translucent, stirring occasionally. The syrup will start to thicken. 

One at a time, remove the apple slices with tongs and place them on the wire rack in the pan.

Bake the apples for 10-15 minutes or until golden. (this time will be longer if you choose to cut thicker slices. 

Transfer the apples to lightly greased wax paper.

Allow them to cool completely. (Times may vary.)

The apples will crisp as they cool. 

This recipe makes about 2 1/2 - 3 dozen.

ENJOY!

 *NOTE* 

If you want your apples a bit more caramelized, I suggest playing around with the addition of brown sugar. Also, I used both Granny Smith and Red Delicious. They have a slightly different flavor. These are super easy to make and you can change the recipe around to suit your taste!

Boiling apples smell good!