Apple Chips

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 225F.
2. 2
   and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Sift 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar evenly onto lined baking sheets.
4. 4
   With a mandoline or other manual slicer cut apples crosswise into paper-thin slices.
5. 5
   Arrange apple slices in one layer on sheets and sprinkle evenly with remaining 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar.
6. 6
   Bake slices in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, 2 1/4 hours total, or until slices are pale golden and starting to crisp.
7. 7
   Immediately peel apple chips off parchment and cool on a rack.
8. 8
   Apple chips keep in an airtight container at room temperature 2 weeks.
9. 9
   Recommended for garnish on ice creams and apple desserts or as a crisp, cookie-like accompaniment.