Nutrition
| Per 100 g | Per 1 oz (28 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 281 kcal | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g | 0.3 g |
| saturated | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 59 g | 16.7 g |
| sugars | 51.4 g | 14.6 g |
| Fibre | 17 g | 4.8 g |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 2 mg |
Estimated from the ingredients, for the finished dried product. Actual values vary with the produce you use and how far you dry it.
Ingredients
- 2.2 kg apples (about 12 medium), washed, peeled and cored
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 950 millilitres water
Instructions
- Use a knife or mandolin slicer to cut apples into thin and even slices about 6 mm.
- Soak the slices in the lemon juice and water mixture about 5 minutes for to prevent browning.
- Remove liquid from apple slices, and then arrange apple rings on dehydrator trays without touching each other to create air circulation. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.
- Set in a dehydrator and dry at 57 °C for 7 hours or until it becomes leathery or completely dry inside and out.
- Break a slice apart to see if inside is dry. Set aside to cool for hours; then store dried apple slices in an airtight container or bag.
