Last But Not Least.

These Apple Chips are possibly the easiest thing I've ever baked. Four ingredients. That's all you need to make your own chips. It would be interesting to play around with the seasoning to create savoury or sweet combinations. I may keep that in mind for the future. This may not be the last time you see these crispy things.
And they're baked, not fried, so you don't have to feel guilty about stuffing your face. Which is good because they're insanely addictive. As long as you have cinnamon, sugar and a little time to waste you'll be rewarded with the most delicious snack.
If you're lazy, as I am sometimes, you could always buy Apple Chips but, be warned, they're pretty pricy for a tiny little bag. Plus if you buy them you won't be able to perfume your house with the amazing scent of apple and cinnamon. Possibly the greatest smell in the world.
Last, but certainly not least, here is the appetizer recipe from my Autumn Dinner Party. These Apple Chips are perhaps the most anticipated item on the menu so I hope I didn't leave you in suspense for too long.

Apple Chips
Makes 4 cups of chips.
Source: My imagination.
4 Apples
Juice from 1 lemon
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
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Preheat the oven to 225 degrees. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife slice the apples as thin as possible and put them in a large bowl. Make sure to pick out any seeds you find. After slicing and transferring each apple to the bowl drizzle some of the lemon juice over the exposed slices to keep them from browning.
In a small bowl whisk together the sugar and cinnamon.
Spread the apple slices in an even single layer on the prepared baking sheet. It's ok if the slices are touching as long as they're not overlapping too much since they will shrink. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture liberally over top of the slices then flip them over and do the same on the other side.

Bake them for about 1 – 2 hours depending on the size of your apples. At 30 minute intervals flip and switch the racks of the baking sheets to assure they bake evenly. When they're finished let them cool completely on the baking sheet. Once they're cooled you can store them in an airtight container or devour them all in one sitting. Enjoy!







October 9th, 2010 - 15:22
These are SO clever! Maybe if I don’t look at them while I scarf them down, I can trick my brain into thinking they’re potato chips!
October 9th, 2010 - 15:24
Lol maybe! At least you don’t have to trick yourself into thinking they’re delicious!
October 9th, 2010 - 17:28
You make it look easy! The photos definitely are inspiring me to give it a go.
October 9th, 2010 - 19:55
Oh thanks for the recipe. It was love at first sight for me and these apple chips when you blogged about them. I think I would try them spicy
Let you know!
October 9th, 2010 - 21:23
Oooh I’m intrigued! Good luck with that!
October 9th, 2010 - 20:51
Those look delicious! I like the spicy idea from @Caffeina too!!
October 10th, 2010 - 12:32
I love apple chips and have always wanted to make them! I have bookmarked this to try sometime soon
October 10th, 2010 - 14:07
I hope you like them Heather!
October 11th, 2010 - 19:16
These were great! The kids (and parents!) loved them. (we went apple picking yesterday!) Thanks!
October 11th, 2010 - 21:06
Awesome Nancy! So glad they were a hit!
October 12th, 2010 - 21:43
I’m so glad you posted this! I’m going to have to try these sometime in the very near future!
October 12th, 2010 - 22:07
Hope you do! They’re so easy and so tasty!
October 14th, 2010 - 06:32
I just got some Apple Pears that I will try this with a little Chinese Five Spice.
October 14th, 2010 - 08:54
That sounds really interesting! Let me know how it turns out!
October 14th, 2010 - 13:02
I saw these and made them immediately! They are baking as I type!
October 14th, 2010 - 13:06
Awesome Roxanne! I hope you enjoy them!
October 20th, 2010 - 09:03
Thanks for the recipe. They’re so easy and tasty. I made them last night after work and brought some to work. My co-workers love it! Here is my result. http://yellowredgreen.tumblr.com/post/1358849881/apple-chips
October 20th, 2010 - 09:41
Thanks Shirley! So glad you liked them!
March 30th, 2011 - 23:36
What an awesome idea! Truly inspired… Thanks for sharing…