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Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips
Thin apple slices baked slow until sweet and chewy-crisp: a naturally sweet snack with zero added sugar.
~115 mintotal~159 kcalper serving~1g protein~38g carbs~1g fat
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 2.
Ingredients
- 3 apples, very thinly sliced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Squeeze of lemon
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 120°C (250°F).
Toss the apple slices with cinnamon and lemon.
Lay in a single layer on lined trays.
Bake 1½–2 hours, turning once, until dried and lightly crisp.
Cool completely.
Optional Enhancements
- Pear chips work too
- Add a pinch of nutmeg
- Dip in yogurt
Plant & Growing Tips
Apples
- Plant bare-root trees in late winter or early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
- Ensure cross-pollination by planting at least two different apple varieties.
- Prune annually in late winter to maintain tree shape and encourage fruit production.
Lemons
- Grow lemon trees in large containers in full sun, bringing them indoors before the first frost in cooler climates.
- Provide well-drained, slightly acidic soil and consistent watering, especially during dry spells.
- Fertilize regularly with a citrus-specific fertilizer to support healthy growth and fruit set.
Natural Pest Control
- Hang pheromone traps in apple trees to disrupt codling moth mating.
- Apply dormant oil to apple trees in late winter to smother overwintering pest eggs.
- Spray lemon trees with insecticidal soap or neem oil to control aphids and scale insects.
Harvest
Apples
- Harvest apples when they easily twist off the branch, the skin is fully colored, and the flesh is crisp.
- Test ripeness by tasting; unripe apples will be firm and tart, overripe ones soft and mealy.
Lemons
- Pick lemons when they are fully yellow, firm to the touch, and feel heavy for their size.
- Use pruning shears to cut the stem just above the fruit, leaving a small piece of stem attached.
Storing & Freezing
Store airtight up to 1 week.
