Dried apples are a delicious and healthy snack. Drying one of the oldest methods of preservation of the product. In the process of drying the fruits give up their moisture, so bacteria, fungus and mold won’t ruin the quality. For a successful drying proper balance of humidity and temperature.
Dried apples are an excellent source of both types of fiber (soluble nerastvorimaya). Soluble fiber helps control blood sugar levels, and reduces bad cholesterol. Insoluble fiber improves digestion. Dried apples retain all the antioxidants, which protect cells from damage created by free radicals. This appetizer roderickadler vitamins and takamines as iron and calcium.
How to dry apples?
To prepare the Apple chips is possible without a dehydrator. All you need is an oven and some time. This appetizer will be a great healthy dessert for both adults and children, because, despite its sweet taste, it has no added sugar.
Step 1
Install racks in upper and lower thirds of the oven,pre-heating it to 100 C. Line 2 large baking trays with parchment paper.
Step 2
Mix 4 cups of water and 1/2 Cup lemon juice in a medium bowl. Lemon juice helps prevent Browning.
Step 3
Using a sharp knife or a mandoline (if you have one), slice 2 large apples as possible thin (about 0.3 cm) slices. Soak the slices in lemon water for 30 minutes. Anticookie drain and blot with paper towels (or clean kitchen towels). Place Apple slices on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer.
Step 4
Bake slices in upper and lower racks for 1 hour. Remove from oven and flip each slice and return baking sheets to the oven. Then bake for a further 1 hour, if you like soft dried apples or about 2 hoursif a more crispy Apple chips. The time also depends on your oven, type of apples and the thickness of the slices. Periodically check the readiness, and increase or decrease the total time as needed. Turn off the oven, open the door and leave the apples in the oven until oven is completely cool, about 1 to 2 hours. Store in an airtight container no longer than 1 week, or freeze and keep for no longer than 1 month.
Tips for saving time
- Leave the peel. Save time and skip the step of cleaning the apples from the skin. This will save the snack more fiber.
- Don’t waste time cutting out the core. Star serdtsevini gives the chips a beautiful shape.
- Soft dried apples are chewy texture, delicious as well as crunchy chips, but they require less preparation .
- Dried apples can be used as an ingredient in muesli, mixed fruit and nut mixtures. In addition, you can add them to cookies, cupcakes, cakes, desserts and puddings, and even stew with vegetables. Bon appetit!