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Dried apple chips: an easy recipe using a dehydrator

Would you like to make crunchy, natural dried apple chips? With a food dehydrator, you can turn fresh apples into a light, sweet, preservative-free snack – perfect for a mid-morning treat, breakfast or as a topping for yoghurt and desserts. In this recipe, you’ll find all the steps: how to cut the apples, how to prevent them from turning brown, which Biosec programme to use, the drying times and tips on how best to store them.

In short: To make dried apple chips, cut the apples into thin slices about 4 mm thick, arrange them in the trays without overlapping them, and run the Biosec P2 programme until they are completely dry, for about 12 hours. The crisps are ready when they are dry, crisp and light.

ow to make dried apples at home: the end result of this recipe is crisp apple slices ready to enjoy. — Crispy, sweet and irresistible. Turn your favourite apples into the healthy snack the whole family will love!

Ingredients

Apples at will (including mixed varieties)
Lemon juice
Cinnamon stick (optional)

Preparation of apple chips

Wash and clean the apples, removing the core and slicing them to a thickness of about 4 mm. If the apples are organic, leave the skin on, as it is rich in vitamins and fibre.

To prevent the slices from turning brown, you can:

Dip them briefly in water and lemon juice, or
Place them directly in the baskets of the dryer once it has been switched on; in this case, oxidation only affects the colour and not the taste.

Dry the slices thoroughly with a clean tea towel and arrange them in the baskets in a single layer, without overlapping them.

Drying

To obtain perfectly crisp apples:

With Biosec dryer: programme P2 until completely dry (approximately 12 hours).
With other dryers: temperature 50 °C, until the slices are dry and crispy.
For a more intense and crunchy texture, you can continue for an extra 1-2 hours.

Storage and flavouring

Put the chips away still warm in an airtight glass or tin jar. Add a cinnamon stick inside for a delicate aroma without overpowering the natural flavour of the apples.

Ideas for use

Dried apple chips can be eaten as a snack, added to breakfast, or used as a crunchy topping on yoghurt, porridge or desserts.

💡 Did you know that?

Dried products should be stored still warm. As they no longer contain water, they do not create condensation and, if left to cool in the air, they would risk reabsorbing moisture. By storing them immediately after drying, the crisps retain their crispness and quality for longer.

FAQ

How long does it take to dry apples?
With Biosec, apple chips take around 12 hours on programme P2 until they are completely dry.

How thick should the apples be sliced?
To make crispy chips, cut the apples into thin slices about 4 mm thick.

Do you need lemon to dry apples?
Lemon helps to slow down oxidation and keep the slices lighter in colour, but any browning mainly affects the colour, not the taste.

How should you store dried apple chips?
The dried apple chips should be stored whilst still warm in an airtight glass or tin jar. This helps them retain their crunch, flavour and quality over time.

Can you make apple crisps with Biosec?
Yes. With Biosec, you can make crispy apple chips using programme P2 until they are completely dried, which takes about 12 hours.