Learn how to make a batch of crisp, satisfying baked cinnamon apple chips! They are a especially straightforward to make and a treat to eat.
The extra-straightforward snack I am sharing today is a reliable way to combine a love of outdoor activities (like running and walking) with the bliss that is autumn:Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips.
If you have apples on hand, you can easily whip these together in a matter of minutes. Following a slow bake and some cooling, you’ll have a feel-good, taste-great snack that (trust me) everyone will love.
These baked cinnamon apple chips are a fantastic snack option for Thanksgiving, too, so be sure to give these a trial run before next week so you can boast about their deliciousness.
Recipe Benefits
- Vegan (egg-free, dairy-free)
- Gluten-free
- Grain-free
- Baked, not fried
- Only a tiny amount of oil used
- High in fiber (5.7 grams per serving)
- Straightforward to make
Ingredients
The exact amounts of each ingredient are indicated in the recipe card at the end of the post.Toggle betweenUS Customary(volume) andMetric(weights) for preferred measurement option.
- tart-sweet apples, such as Braeburn, Gala or Pippin
- coconut sugar or granulated sugar
- nonstick cooking spray
Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (160C). Line 2 large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a very sharp knife or a mandolin, cut apples crosswise into 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick slices.
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Arrange apple slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheets. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until edges are browned and slices are dry and crispy.
- Transfer chips (still on the baking sheet) to a wire rack and let cool completely (they will crisp, on the baking sheet, more as they cool). Eat!
Now get snacking, everyone!
Storage
Store the cooled baked cinnamon apple chips in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 3 months.
Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 large tart-sweet apples such as Braeburn, Gala or Pippin–core if desired (I leave them in; I’m lazy)
- 4 teaspoons coconut sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Nonstick cooking spray
Method
- Preheat oven to 325F (160C). Line 2 large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper .
- Using a very sharp knife or a mandolin, cut apples crosswise into 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick slices.
- In a small bowl , combine sugar and cinnamon.
- Arrange apple slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheets. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until edges are browned and slices are dry and crispy.
- Transfer chips (still on the baking sheet ) to a wire rack and let cool completely (they will crisp, on the baking sheet , more as they cool). Eat!
Notes
Tip: Feel free to use your go-to oil, or melted butter, in place of the nonstick spray. Just be sure to brush it on very thinly. Storage: Store the cooled baked cinnamon apple chips in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 3 months.
