Apple Chips

Ok this one is simple you don't need anything special, use the directions for what you have and make it work.

APPLE CHIPS
Prep : 10 mins
drying time varies 

3 lbs firm apples any variety will do
2 cups water
1/4 cup lemon juice

-combine water and lemon juice in large bowl
wash apples 

*peeling apples is optional I personally leave them on
core and slice into even thickness 1/4 inch or less (I use an Apple Machine to make this process easier) 






- place apples as you slice them into water mixture and let soak until you have sliced all of the apples, the lemon juice will help deter the apples from turning brown.







Transfer the sliced apples directly from the bowl onto baking sheets of you will be using an oven to dry them or drying trays if using the dehydrator method.
Be sure to place the apples on a single layer trying not to overlap the edges




-if using a dehydrator set the temp for 325 degrees or follow the manufacturers directions. 
-For a gas/electric oven, set to 200 degrees 
another alternative for those who have a gas oven, placing them apples in the warming drawer while you prepare dinner or other foods will also work, takes much longer but if you don't mind waiting, it doesn't cost anything extra. 

You can tell the apples are done when they feel like a soft leather, but are not crisp.
You can either store the dried apples in a airtight container in a cool dark place, or in the refrigerator.