Dehydrated apple cinnamon rings is such an easy way to preserve fruit. These apple chips make such great snacks for the entire family. This variation is a big favorite with my kids as it has that little extra bit of sweetness. First, you need a dehydrator. Here are a few to choose from!
Peel, Core, and Slice
The first step is that you want to peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4 inch slices.
We like to use the apple corer, slicer, peeler, and then use a knife to cut through the spiral, leaving a full apple ring slice.
Dip the apples in a cinnamon-sugar mixture. (1 cup of sugar plus 1 tablespoon of cinnamon mixed together.)
Dip the apples in cinnamon/sugar
Load the dehydrator trays with a layer of your sliced apples coated with cinnamon and sugar leaving a small space between each. Turn on the dehydration at 145 degrees F. Your apples will be done when they are very dry to the touch. This can take anywhere from 6 to 12 hours depending on your dehydrator, how thick your apples are, etc.
store in an airtight container
Place the dehydrated apple cinnamon rings in an airtight container and store them in a cool, dry place. Make sure you label what they are and the date you dehydrated them.
If you have any questions about using a dehydrator look at our canning basics posts. We think this tutorial will answer any questions you may have.
