Oven-dried Root & Fruit Chips

By stancec44

These are very pretty and you can use them as a party snack or as a garnish. For an extra kick, try sprinkling them with smoked sweet paprika. From Hors d'Oeuvres, pg. 94.

Make up to 1 day in advance. Store in airtight container at room temp.

Ingredients

• 1 small sweet potato, unpeeled
• 1 small beet, unpeeled
• 1 small parsnip, unpeeled
• 1 apple, unpeeled
• 1 pear, unpeeled
• 2 tsp. salt
• Smoked sweet paprika, opt.

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

Use a mandolin to slice the unpeeled ingredients into 1/8" thick pieces. Place in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet. Put into the oven.

Reduce oven to 250. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, turning the slices over every 20 minutes, until dried. Cool in single layers on wire racks. Sprinkle with salt (and paprika if used). Serve at room temp with or without dips.