Apple Chips

By NicoleS

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 2 small apples (Royal Gala), washed and dried

Details

Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small pot, combine the water and sugar and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Set aside to cool.
2. Place the apples on a flat surface. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, cut each one, placing the core end of the apple in front of the blade, into rounds as thin as you can manage. Remove any seeds as you cut and sprinkle them with lemon juice. Submerge the apple slices in the syrup and allow them to “rest” for a few hours or, even better, overnight.
3. Preheat the oven to 200°. Remove some of the apples from the syrup and lightly dry them on a kitchen towel. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet with parchment paper or on a tray fitted with a baking rack. Bake in the oven until crispy, about 1 hour (takes longer in my oven 1-1/2 to 2 hours).

Note: You can reuse the syrup for more chips. 2 apples sliced uses more than 2 baking sheets.