Dehydrated apples are a great way to preserve excess fruit that is in danger of going bad. Way tastier and healthier than store-bought, which usually have preservatives and additives, these can be prepared in minutes and will be ready for consumption in a few hours!
Wash and dry the apples. Core the apples using an apple corer. Remember to compost the waste!Cut the apples into 1" thick pieces. The thicker the slices, the longer it takes to dehydrate them. But don't slice them thinner than 1".
Arrange the pieces on the dehydrator racks in a single layer
Turn on the dehydrator and allow the apples to dehydrate for about 8 hours. After 6 hours, check the consistency every couple of hours. Dehydrate for an addition 2 hours if you like your apples to be dry.
When the apples have reached your desired level of dryness, turn off the dehydrator and store the dehydrated apples in an airtight box. You can leave this in your pantry for 3-4 weeks. Else refrigerate them. Use as a snack during travel, or to pack for your kids' lunches, as a topping on cereal when you have no fresh fruit on hand, or just eat it as a mid-day snack.
Use as a snack during travel, or to pack for your kids' lunches, as a topping on cereal when you have no fresh fruit on hand, or just eat it as a mid-day snack. *Use organic ingredients wherever possible