Crispy Baked Cinnamon Apples (Print-Friendly Version)

Thin apple slices baked with cinnamon and sugar until golden, crisp, and lightly sweetened.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large crisp apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and sliced into 6 mm rings

→ Flavoring and Toppings

02 - 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
03 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
05 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
06 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
07 - 1 tbsp lemon juice

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 110°C and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Combine cinnamon, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and sea salt in a large bowl.
03 - Add apple slices to the bowl and gently toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
04 - Drizzle melted butter over apple slices, then sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture ensuring each slice is well coated.
05 - Place apple slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheets without overlapping.
06 - Bake for 2 hours, turning slices halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Transfer slices to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to crisp further.
08 - Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Use firm apples for optimal texture and slice them evenly to ensure uniform baking.
02 - Cooling slices on a wire rack is crucial for maximum crispiness.