Apple Chips Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Peel, core and slice apples into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
2. 2
   (Davis uses a hand-cranked device which peels, cores and slices the apples in one operation.)
3. 3
   As the apples are sliced, put them in salt water (about 2 tsp.
4. 4
   salt to 4 c. water) to keep the slices from turning dark.
5. 5
   In a separate bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon.
6. 6
   Rinse salt water off the apple slices, but do not dry them.
7. 7
   Spread slices, one layer thick, on dehydrator racks and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on them.
8. 8
   Dry in an electric dehydrator 10 to 12 hrs till slices are crispy.
9. 9
   Variation: The drying can also be done on racks in an oven, with the door slightly ajar and temperature at 200 degrees.
10. 10
    This may take 6 to 8 hrs.
11. 11
    Dry till slices are as crisp as you like.