Dehydrated Green Apple Chips Recipe | Solluna by Kimberly Snyder (2024)

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Dehydrated Green Apple Chips Recipe | Solluna by Kimberly Snyder? ›

Add the sliced apples to a large bowl; then coat the apples with the cinnamon. Coat pan with a little coconut oil laying apples flat if using oven, if using dehydrator place on sheet. You may need to use two pans so that they are not overlapping. Bake 2-3 hours until the chips are dry yet still soft.

I made a solution of water and the juice of half a lime and just soaked the apples in the solution for about 5 minutes. If you don't feel like soaking the apples, you can also brush or spray each slice with lime juice. I then laid them out in my Excalibur and dehydrated at 140° F (60° C) for about 8 hours.

The best apples for dehydrating don't need much embellishment. If you want crisp dehydrated apple chips for snacking, choose tart types of apples like Granny Smith, Macintosh, Cortland, or Jonagolds. They're lower in sugar and thus have a sharper flavor and hold their shapes well.

Why are my dehydrated apples not crispy? This means you haven't dehydrated your homemade apple chips for long enough. You can place them back into your dehydrator for longer.

Treat apples before drying to prevent excessive browning. The treatments also help to preserve the flavor and vitamins of the fruit. The simplest pre-treatment is to soak freshly cut slices for 10 minutes in a solution of one part bottled lemon juice to one part water.

Arrange apple slices in a single layer on dehydrator trays, ensuring there is space between pieces to allow airflow. Dehydrate at 135F/57C for 6-12 hours, until dry (see note 1).

Note: If the fruit is dried at too high a temperature, the outer surface will harden preventing moisture from escaping from the center of the slice; this is called case hardening. Allow 6 to 12 hours for apple slices to dry. Test for dryness. Remove a few slices from the dryer and wait a few minutes until cool.

1 Answer. It's just how long you dry them. Thin apple slices work best for crunchy chips and then just dry them till they're crunchy - sometimes as much as 18-20 hours. Soft, chewy dehydrated apples just go for a shorter time.

We always recommend using a reusable storage option. Apple chips don't need to be refrigerated, but should be kept in a cool, dark spot. If properly stored, these crunchy snacks will last for months. If you have made so many that you truly think you cannot eat them all in a few months time, apple chips can be frozen.

Dried fruits can generally be stored at room temperature, but refrigeration can help extend their shelf life. The key to storing dried fruits successfully is to keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

How thin to slice apples for dehydrating? ›

The apples are peeled, cored, and sliced to about 1/8" thick. A tad uneven, but roughly 1/8". The dehydrator setting is per the book, 145°F for 6 hours.

Nutritious as Can Be

Apples are loaded with dietary fiber, as well as vitamins and minerals like vitamin C. Because of their nutritional value, eating fresh and freeze dried apples can lead to better health outcomes, according to Jessica Levinson, RDN.

To air dry apples, you'll want to remove the stem and core them. Then, mix them in a lemon juice-water mixture to prevent them from turning really brown during the drying process.

Without blanching, there could be spoilage. Fruits are usually dipped in solutions before dehydration to prevent oxidation (browning) and create a better product. Meats must be cured before drying, by liquid (brining) or dry (rub) method.

Place the apples on a single layer on the dehydrator trays. Set the temperature to low, or 145F, and let the apples dry for 6-8 hours. Depending on your dehydrator and climate, you may need more or less time and may need to rotate the trays.

Apples can be dried with the peeling or without. Think about how you will use the dried apples. Dehydrated apples for snacking can keep the peelings for extra color, fiber, and texture. You may want to peel the apples if you are going to rehydrate the dried apples for baking or making into dried applesauce.

To air dry apples, you'll want to remove the stem and core them. Then, mix them in a lemon juice-water mixture to prevent them from turning really brown during the drying process. Then, cut them into rings (about 1 inch thick all around) and thread them on a string or rod to dry.