Possible Allergy warning – please read all recipes carefully
and be aware of any allergies or sensitivities that may affect your health and well-being

******************************

Please Fave the original Here

You can use your dehydrator for other things -besides- jerky, from !

******************************


Well last summer the apple trees that were planted 3 or 4 years ago finally started producing. We weren't ready for the massive amount of apples we got from just that small tree!! OvO So what's a gryphon to do with so many apples? EAT THEM ALL! Raw, baked with pork lion and chops (recipe to eventually follow once I find the picture that was taken), pied, and here we are at dehydrated into a great snack! You don’t need to add any sweeteners when drying apples. The natural sugars in the apples get more intense during the drying process making them sweet enough for everyone to enjoy.

**Personal notes**

I prefer using Spartan, Granny Smith or McIntosh apples that aren’t too sweet. Some apples like Galas become almost too sweet when dried. These were Granny Smith and I love the tart to the sweetness that ensues.
Soaking, dipping or spraying apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning is completely optional. It lightens the apples up a bit, but it's so negligible.
If you’re planning on storing your apple rings, err on the side of over-drying rather than under-drying. Even a wee bit of moisture can trigger mold growth. Eeeewww
Peeling is a personal preference. Some find the peel gets too tough once dried.
Homemade apple rings will not be exactly like store bought apple rings, they won’t be as soft or pliable. Why? Because most store bought varieties have added preservatives so they can be stored for long periods with a higher moisture content. Your homemade apple rings don’t have any preservatives so they have to be drier in order to store well.

INGREDIENTS

5 lb apples
3 Tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg (optional but I like it)
1/4 cup lemon juice (optional)

DIRECTIONS

-Wash and prepare apples (peeling if desired) by removing core and slicing apples thinly and evenly (1/4 inch), use a mandolin if possible. I LOVE MINE!! Also, if desired, soak slices in a mix of 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 quart water to avoid any browning. Just remember to remove as much of the excess liquid as possible.
-Place rings on dehydrator trays leaving a little space around each slice for air circulation.
- In a small bowl, mix spices up and then sprinkle slices with a light dusting.
-Dehydrate at 135°F (57°C) for 6 to 8 hours.
-Check apples for any moisture on outside and inside. The slices should feel dry and leathery without any tackiness. Rip a slice in half to see if there is any moisture on the inside - it should look like dry dense sponge.
-Allow to cool several hours before storing in an airtight bag or container.
-Store in a dry, cool, dark place for several months (if you don't eat them all!)

наслаждаться!