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August 1, 2022 · 194 Comments

Homemade Cinnamon Apple Chips

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Cinnamon Apple Chips
Cinnamon Apple Chips, made with a few simple ingredients like McIntosh apples, cinnamon and sugar are a healthy snack your whole family will love.
Cinnamon Apple Chips, made with a few simple ingredients like McIntosh apples, cinnamon and sugar are a healthy snack your whole family will love.

These baked Cinnamon Apple Chips are made with a few simple ingredients like McIntosh apples, cinnamon and sugar. They make a tasty, healthy snack your whole family will love!

Cinnamon Apple Chips in a bowl on a wooden table.

Don't you think that these baked Cinnamon Apple Chips look gorgeous?! Every once in a while I take a photo that I'm really proud of and this is one of them. It just pops from the screen yelling "Eat Me!".

Isn't that, after all, what a food blog should do? Entice you to try to make all of these wonderful recipes at home yourself? My family and I love to go apple picking at our local orchard in the Fall.

It's a fun day out where we pick apples, get mums for the yard, snack on cider doughnuts and kettle corn and seek out the perfect pumpkin to carve later in the month.

I love sampling the different varieties of apples, but I tend to pick McIntosh or Honeycrisp because they are always naturally sweet and great for eating and baking.

Recently, I purchased a bag of McIntosh apples because I wanted to experiment with making homemade apple chips. We don't own a dehydrator, but I figured that I could bake the apple chips in the oven at a low temperature. Thank goodness it worked! 

Cinnamon Apple Chips

How do you make baked Cinnamon Apple Chips in the oven?

Start by coring the apples, slice them into circles about ā…›-inch to ¼-inch thick, toss with cinnamon and sugar; then bake for 2-3 hours until the apples soften. Try to get the circles as close to uniform sizes as you can. Thinner chips will burn in sections before the rest of the apple has a chance to dehydrate. 

I use a sharp knife to slice mine on a cutting board; however, you can use a mandoline or an electric slicer if that's easier for you. Also, if you want to reduce your sugar intake, you can omit the extra sugar too. They still taste great! 

I don't know why it took me this long to make these because this is probably the EASIEST recipe you can make. The only caveat is that it has to cook for a few hours in order to allow the apples to dehydrate in the oven. Let me tell you, these Cinnamon Apple Chips were totally worth the wait!

My youngest daughter had a friend over and they devoured them in no time flat. I did tell her to leave some for her father to try, but he only got 3 chips so I guess I'll have to make these again very soon.

Cinnamon Apple Chips are a delicious, healthy snack that are naturally dairy-free, gluten-free and kid approved! ~Enjoy! 

 

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These baked Cinnamon Apple Chips are made with a few simple ingredients like McIntosh apples, cinnamon and sugar.

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Cinnamon Apple Chips

Cinnamon Apple Chips

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Cinnamon Apple Chips, made with a few simple ingredients like McIntosh apples, cinnamon and sugar are a healthy snack your whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 101 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 mcintosh apples (cored and sliced ā…› to ¼ inch thick)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (can be omitted)
  • cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Add the sliced apples to a large bowl; then coat the apples with the cinnamon and/or sugar.
  • Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line one with parchment paper; then line the apples flat on the pan. (You may need to use two pans so that they are not overlapping).
  • Bake 2-3 hours until the chips are dry yet still a bit soft. Allow to cool completely before placing them in an air tight container for up to 4 days (if they last that long!).

Notes

*Depending on the thickness of your slices, these apple chips will be on the softer side.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 101IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword apples, healthy snack
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  1. ami@naivecookcooks says

    October 03, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    These are some super crispy looking apple chips!

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      October 05, 2014 at 1:33 pm

      I've had to make several batches already Ami, I can't keep them in the house!

      Reply
  2. Cassie says

    October 19, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    Can you freeze them? Trying to prepare for thanksgiving now lol

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      October 20, 2014 at 6:45 am

      I haven't tried freezing them as every time I made them my family gobbled them up! However, I don't think they would freeze well. They would probably get soggy once defrosted.

      Reply
  3. Sabrina Modelle says

    October 23, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    These look amazing. I love the crispy sweetness of apples chips and I haven't made them in so long. Thanks for the reminder. šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      October 24, 2014 at 7:45 am

      Thank you Sabrina, I'm so glad you stopped by šŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. janicedoty says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Absolutely wonderful!! I experimented and made these with the convection option: 300*F for 60 minutes rotating the pan (rack position) every 20 minutes!

    BTW-- I am just across the county by the Gardiner/New Paltz area, another great apple source!

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      October 31, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      Great, I'm glad they worked for you. I sped up the process when I made them again myself...the kids didn't want to wait that long! lol I'll have to take a trip up there next year for my apples. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  5. Jodie says

    November 05, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    Sounds delicious! I wonder how these would come out if I put them in my dehydrator. Any thoughts?

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      November 05, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      Thanks Jodie. I don't have a dehydrator so I used a low oven temp to get the same result. I'm sure they would work just fine in your dehydrator; however, I'm not sure how long they would take. If you try it out, let me know and I'll add that tip to the recipe. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  6. Olivia says

    December 26, 2014 at 11:58 pm

    These look great! How many calories per serving? Thanks! šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      December 27, 2014 at 8:36 am

      Thank you Olivia. I've added some nutritional information to the recipe, but they are 88 calories per serving. Enjoy! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. laws says

    January 08, 2015 at 11:04 am

    Are these 88 calories each slice?was planning on making them with no sugar ?

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      January 08, 2015 at 11:50 am

      No, it's 88 calories per serving. I used 4 apples for this recipe and it serves 4 people so figure on 88 calories per apple. I hope that helps. You can certainly omit the sugar as well to reduce the calories as well. Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Kasey says

    January 16, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    Do you refrigerate the leftovers??

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      January 17, 2015 at 9:03 am

      I kept them in a sealed container on the counter, but to be honest, they only lasted 1 day. šŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Kathi Schollar says

    March 27, 2015 at 11:23 am

    How do you get the apples into rings?

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      March 27, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      Hi Kathi,
      I sliced them into 1/8" thick rings with a knife, but you could also use a mandolin if you have that.

      Reply
  10. Shawna says

    April 18, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    Would using parchment paper instead of cooking spray make a difference?

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      April 19, 2015 at 5:46 am

      I think it would work, but I'm not 100% certain because I haven't tried it that way. Please let me know how it works if you try it Shawna!

      Reply
  11. Linda Johannessen says

    September 19, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    Hi, was thinking of making these but 200 degrees celsius for 2-3 hours? won't they burn that way? or is it farenheit?

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      September 19, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      Hi Linda, it's fahrenheit. I've updated the post. Enjoy! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  12. Nancy Heward says

    September 20, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    I am looking forward to trying the oven-dried apple treats. As you can see, it's apple season 2015 and we have wonderful orchards in our area. One "self-tip" I will try is my apple peeler. After peeling an apple, the apple is already sliced. I cut through one side and have full rings. OR I can slice all the way through the apple and have twice as many "bites". šŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      September 21, 2015 at 7:47 am

      I bet the apple peeler would make it much easier. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  13. Susan says

    September 28, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    Hi, should I flip the apples during baking?
    Susan

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      September 29, 2015 at 6:06 am

      Hi Susan, There is no need to flip them. You can leave them on one side the entire time. Enjoy!

      Reply
  14. Anna says

    November 04, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    They look delicious. Saving the recipe to try out soon.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 04, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      Thank you Anna, I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

      Reply
  15. Brandon says

    January 04, 2016 at 7:53 am

    Great snack. Family loves it!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      January 04, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Brandon, I make this one quite often myself!

      Reply
  16. Zakiya says

    January 18, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    Just made these today and what a delicious treat. Looks like I have found a new snack for myself. Thank you so much!!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      January 18, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      I'm so glad you liked them Zakiya and they are a great, healthy snack!

      Reply
  17. Emily says

    April 17, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    We used Granny Smith apples and they turned out great! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      April 18, 2016 at 6:25 am

      I'm so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  18. Lori says

    October 03, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    I have mine in the oven now- we can't wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      October 04, 2016 at 6:31 am

      I hope you liked them!

      Reply
  19. Lynette Barton says

    October 08, 2016 at 9:41 am

    Are these crunchy or somewhat pliable?

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      October 08, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      They are somewhat pliable depending on how thick they're sliced.

      Reply
  20. Tina says

    February 15, 2017 at 9:31 am

    Can't wait to try this recipe. Such a perfect snack idea!
    I will be sharing a link to your recipe in my upcoming post, Easy Healthy Lunch Ideas (on a Budget). I am sure my readers will love your recipe too!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      February 15, 2017 at 10:57 am

      Thank you Tina and I hope you enjoy these as much as my family does! šŸ™‚

      Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      February 16, 2017 at 6:40 am

      Thank you Tina, I look forward to reading it.

      Reply
  21. Karren says

    August 04, 2017 at 11:37 am

    Question: is "kcal" a typo? 88 kilocalories seems like a lot!
    Thanks for the recipe šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      August 04, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      It's actually only 88 calories not kilocalories. šŸ™‚

      Reply
  22. Laura Burton says

    September 03, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    Hello! I love your site and this recipe! I included it in a round-up for kid-friendly fall recipes! šŸ™‚ You can see it here: http://momenvy.co/2017/08/kid-friendly-fall-recipes.html

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      September 12, 2017 at 6:35 am

      Thank you Laura~Great roundup! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  23. Jessica says

    October 01, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    Would Red Delicious apples be good for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      October 02, 2017 at 6:31 am

      They're more firm so I don't think you'd get the same result. I prefer McIntosh, Gala or Honeycrisp

      Reply
  24. Hilda Sterner says

    October 17, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    I've been making apple chips in my dehydrator for a few years now. My daughter loves them. I'm embarrassed to admit, I've never thought about adding sugar and spices. Duh, what was I thinking? Or should I say, not thinking? Can't wait to trying this method the next time I make them. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      October 17, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      It's not as healthy with the added sugar, but my daughter prefers them this way. Enjoy!!

      Reply
  25. Cinnamon Zone says

    November 29, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    A simple, healthy and delicious snack option for the whole family. The apple chips look so scrumptious. Thank you for this great idea.

    Reply
  26. Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says

    January 08, 2018 at 6:02 am

    This is absolutely magnificent, scrumptious, delicious, super yummy cinnamon apple chips. I love healthy food! Definitely I will prep it on the weekend for my family. Thx for sharing!

    Reply
  27. Jaime says

    January 30, 2018 at 11:52 am

    I can't wait to try these apple chips. My son will love them! The recipe says to take them out of the oven when they are still slightly soft. Do they stay soft? Or do they dry out more as they cool and become crunchy?

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      January 30, 2018 at 1:12 pm

      These stay a bit soft, so you can cook them a bit longer if you like them crunchier. I hope your son loves them as much as my daughter does! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  28. Mansi says

    March 10, 2018 at 1:33 am

    I have a convection oven, what temperature should I set it to? 200 degress F or 175 degrees F ?

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      March 10, 2018 at 7:46 am

      200 degrees F should be fine, but watch them as they will probably be done sooner.

      Reply
  29. Bella Hardy says

    May 22, 2018 at 7:19 am

    OMG. These are nice and cute. Will prepare these cinnamon apple chips for my daughter's 7th birthday next week. I can’t wait to try these out. They sound delicious too. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      May 22, 2018 at 9:15 am

      Thanks for trying the recipe Bella, it's one of our favorites. Happy Birthday to your daughter!!

      Reply
  30. Village Bakery says

    May 23, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    Carrie, I love you - I made these for the kids and they loved them!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      May 23, 2018 at 2:43 pm

      You're too kind, I'm so glad they enjoyed them!

      Reply
  31. Deborah McIntyre@KitchenFolks says

    July 28, 2018 at 3:59 am

    First time meet this snack. I had never thought about this type. I assume it is really healthy and delicious for the whole family. Would try it for my family. I hope they will be astonishment when seeing it. Thanks for sharing the unique recipe with me.

    Reply
  32. Robin Hamilton @Wellness Wires says

    September 20, 2018 at 3:25 am

    I made these cinnamon apple chips for the super bowl party, and it was a crowd favorite. Thanks in advance and also for sharing šŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      September 20, 2018 at 7:23 am

      I'm glad you liked them! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  33. Pooja says

    December 26, 2018 at 5:16 am

    These Cinnamon Chips look super delicious. I'll made these for my baby bro's birthday party and they were an instant hit.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      December 27, 2018 at 8:08 am

      I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe Pooja, thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  34. jessica says

    March 04, 2019 at 4:56 am

    yeah i like it

    Reply
  35. eatfrysmith says

    March 25, 2019 at 11:22 am

    Very delicious and nutritious, a healthy eating recipe
    I took the time to make the whole family eat. Everyone praised, it made me excited
    It has been a long time since I saw my son so excited
    you are great.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      March 26, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      I'm glad everyone enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  36. taylor johnson @tayloright says

    April 25, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    Thanks for sharing this healthy snack idea! They look delicious! šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      April 26, 2019 at 6:57 am

      Thank you Taylor, I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  37. Veronica says

    July 25, 2019 at 3:30 am

    A nice fresh and light snack. I absolutely love cinnamon and apples together it makes for a wonderful combination, thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  38. Jessica @ PK says

    October 02, 2019 at 9:25 am

    Hi, I just tried this recipe out, and my chips don’t look like yours, which are perfectly flat. Mine have the crispy ruffles around the edges. I’m curious if you did an additional technique to keep them flat? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      October 02, 2019 at 10:45 am

      No, mine just may have been cut a bit thicker so they're more on the soft side versus crispier.

      Reply
  39. ABC says

    October 16, 2019 at 4:58 am

    looks great

    Reply
  40. Justin Jaky says

    October 16, 2019 at 5:00 am

    nice fresh and light snack, looks great

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      October 16, 2019 at 6:15 am

      Thank you Justin

      Reply
  41. Diet Blog Pro says

    October 16, 2019 at 10:48 pm

    look this great healthy and fresh snack.I made these for the kids and they loved them.
    Thanks for sharing,

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      October 17, 2019 at 6:28 am

      I'm so glad you liked them, thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  42. Edward @Male Guide Reviews says

    November 01, 2019 at 1:05 am

    i will try cinnamon apple chips,it is very deliciouse .mine just may have been cut a bit thicker so they’re more on the soft side. thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 01, 2019 at 6:54 am

      Yes, these are a bit softer. I'm glad you enjoyed them.

      Reply
  43. kathleen says

    December 17, 2019 at 1:38 am

    These cinnamon apple chips look amazing. Will make a nice treat for my kids this holiday. Thanks Carrie.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      December 17, 2019 at 7:49 am

      Thank you Kathleen, I hope you all enjoy them!

      Reply
  44. Mona J. Yoder says

    December 26, 2019 at 4:15 am

    Thanks for the information and links you shared this is so should be a useful and quite informative!

    Reply
  45. Lisa Edwina says

    January 13, 2020 at 2:52 am

    Thanks for this post and i like it homemade Apple cinnamon chips.i will try it at home.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      January 13, 2020 at 8:23 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  46. The balancing bean says

    September 18, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    Yumm! I am always looking for easy, healthy recipes I can share on my blog and to my clients and this is gold! Love apples šŸŽ and love easy lol great recipe šŸ‘šŸ¼

    Reply
  47. Karla West says

    February 11, 2021 at 10:22 am

    Carrie / can you use a granular sugar substitute like stevia ?

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      February 11, 2021 at 11:19 am

      Sure, but I'm not familiar with the conversion. You can also leave the sugar out altogether.

      Reply

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