BIRTHDAY ALERT!!!
This post is totally not supposed to be about me eating forty apple chips in one sitting. That wasn’t my intention when I went to the store on Friday.
I was there to buy seven-layer-gradient-glitter-birthday-cake ingredients. (I was dreaming up a cake that matched my nails.) Instead I left with a big brown bag of apples.
I think it was a subconcious move to avoid my birthday. Typically, I’m totally not a good birthday person. I don’t like to throw myself parties, or bake myself cakes, or even let most people know it’s my big day.
The whole thing usually just gives me an anxiety attack and makes my face red and arms sweat. But this year I decided to shake the bad birthday attitude, man-up and celebrate. So here I am…
Just making myself some Apple Chips.
These chips are about thirty steps less than what it takes to bake up a birthday cake. There’s no sifting of dry ingredients, dusting of pans, frosting making, decorating…none of that.
Just some apple slicing, tossing with spices…and baking. Can’t get much easier.
They’re crispy, cinnamon-ey…
Think snappy bites of apple pie.
As I ate these bites of apple-pie-awesomness, I started to think about why birthdays give me rashes.
I think birthdays can serve as reminders of, you know, where you are in your life, where you want to be…and where you’re not. This year, though, I’m flipping this whole thing around. I’m looking at the good stuff.
Because this past year I’ve made some good moves, had a few lucky breaks, overcome some things that made sad, and am inching my way closer to things that make me happy. So instead of being all glum about turning a year older, I’ve vowed to enjoy myself…and I’m telling myself:
“Happy Birthday, Adrianna. You look pretty cute today.”
Spiced Apple Chips
1 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cardamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 Gala Apples (other flavorful varieties would be great, too!)
Preheat oven to 200F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
In a medium bowl, mix together spices and salt.
Crosswise, cut off both ends of each of the apples. There’s no need to core the apples. Using a mandoline (or sharp knife), slice the apples as thin as possible. (Approximately 1/16″ inch). Remove and discard any seeds from the apple slices. Add the apple slices to the bowl and toss with the spice mixture.
Transfer the apple slices to the baking sheets, in a single layer, being sure they do not overlap. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, then flip them over. Bake for another 30-45 minutes, or until crispy in appearance. Total baking time: 1 hour and 15 minutes.
They’ll become crispier after they cool.
Yields about 50 chips.
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I love that you baked these and didnt dehydrate them. I have a dehyd but it takes about 14 hrs. Which is about 13 more than I want to wait
And your nail polish is rad.
Happy Bday, too!
Thanks, Averie!!
Happy birthday!!! I can’t say that I’d prefer apple chips to cake myself…but they do look extremely delicious!
Thank you thank you!!
oh. my. word. Amazing! So simple and yet (clearly) delicious! A fabulous way to spend a birthday – munching down on yes, the entire batch of crisp cinnamon appley goodness
Happy Birthday!
Thanks so much for the birthday wishes!
I’m so curious about the salt. Does it add to the flavor, or does it help the dehydration process?
No I added the salt just to add a little contrast to the sweetness. It’s just a hint of saltiness. Not much!
ok this is a must try this week. i am obsessed with apples. so pretty.
Happy Birthday! I am making these today….love fun healthy snacks that my kids will love, too! I made some salted caramel sauce yesterday – I wonder how good these would be dipped in it…although that would kind of take the healthiness away. Either way, these look great!!
Thank you, Becki!
I have soooo many apples, so this will be perfect for me! Thanks!
apple chips are by far my favorite, and i’m making these this week. and then investing in apple stock because i’ll pretty much be buying out the store from now on…
Making apple chips has been on my to-do list since the first leaf dropped! <3 these!
I just picked up a bag of Macouns at the farmers’ market yesterday, and I was hoping to find something new to do with them. Looks like I found it!
Happy birthday, my friend! These look like wonderful little fall treats. Wonder if I could get my growing boy to eat them. It’s worth a try. Have a wonderful day!
Thank you, Lori! xo
a) Happy Birthday!
b) These look so cute I met give them a paci before eating them.
c) That wasn’t supposed to sound creepy.
Thank you, Bev! HA…totally creepy. But I dig it.
Good idea! Apple pie flavors but easier, perfect.
Wow, happy birthday! That sounds like a great attitude towards birthdays, and these look like such a great snack to munch on! I definitely want to make these! Are they very sweet…? I guess maybe it depends on the apples you start with!
Thank you, Jennifer!! Yes, they’re definitely pretty sweet. But I kinda liked ‘em that way!
Happy birthday, Adrianna! Those apples look amaaaaazing, but I don’t have a mandolin, so I’ll just sit here and imagine their taste and texture in my head then go be jealous while I eat leftover Chinese food.
For what it’s worth, I dislike my birthday for the same reason. It’s just a reminder that I haven’t accomplished what I’d wanted to by this point. But I like your attitude!
Thanks so much! You can definitely try them using a sharp knife!
Happy Birthday! And these apple chips sound amazing!!
Thank you, Hilliary!
Happy Birthday! What a way to celebrate. These chips sound super scrumptious! They also look incredible.
Thank you! X
Happy Birthday!! These look like a really awesome snack!
Thanks, Patricia!
OMG! That first picture is sooo pretty. I love them stacked. Can’t wait to try. Happy Birthday!
Thank you thank you!
These look delicious! I need to try this. Happy bday!
Thanks, Sarah! x
Happy Birthday!! These look so yummy. By the way my sons birthday is today
he is 8!!
WHA?! Tell your son I said Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday! We love all of your recipes. This would be great for all those apples left over from apple picking. Thanks!
YAY! So glad you enjoy them. XO
These look amazing! . I can’t wait to try these. I love apple chips but the bagged varieties at the grocery store are SO expensive and taste artificial. I absolutely love love love this time of year. Is it possible to overdose on apples? I probably come close. Hope you have a really HAPPY BIRTHDAY! =)
Yeah, I don’t really understand why they’re so expensive. Weird. Thanks so much for the b-day wishes!
Well, you ARE pretty cute.
So are these spiced apple chips.
Happiest of birthdays wishes! May there be fancy treats and bubbly libations!
HA! Thanks, Nik! xo
These look so lovely. And delicious! Can’t wait to try them.
I made the pumpkin soft cookies last weekend and they were a huge hit. Thanks much!
Happy birthday! It’s my birthday this weekend…hmmm. Us Libra girls love food. And fashion. And wine….oh my!
Have a great week. Cheers!
Michele
@radiantrose1
OMG! I love those cookies. So glad they worked out! Thanks for the b-day wishes!
Ha, I always try to avoid my birthday too.
My last one ended in tears.
But your birthday sounds rockin awesome, just make sure to get completely schwasted at the end, okay?
And those apple chips look like the bomb dot com.
Will do, Anne!!
These apple chips look insane! So pretty. And of course healthy. Happy b day Adrianna!
Thank you, France! P.S. Your name is dreamy.
Happy Birthday Adrianna! Those chips and your nails are pretty awesome.
HA! Thanks for the nail compliment!
They look delish….I will definitely have to try these!!!
Happy Birthday…enjoy the celebration of you!!!
Thanks, lady! xo
I just tried something called Apple Smiles yesterday, which was sliced apples sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. They were so yummy – it would be fun to try the same flavors in a chip form. Happy birthday!
Thanks, Carissa!!
First, HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! I’m a firm believer in celebrating life
Second, I’m a bit confused and want to make these right ’cause they look scrumptious in addition to healthy
The last paragraph sounds like I bake for 1 hr- 1hr 15 min total, but then it says 1 hr and 30-45 is the total 
Is the total a typo or should I bake them longer before flipping? thx!!
Oh that’s me being an idiot. It’s all fixed now. Flip them 30 minutes in. They should bake for 1 hr and 15 minutes.
No, that’s you being human
Thx for the reply and have an awesome birthday!!!
HA! Thanks, Dana!!
awww happy birthday pretty!
Thanks, lady!!
Happy Birthday October Baby! Love the apple chips recipe, share the same sentiment about birthdays(mine is tomorrow), and all that glitters in most definitely good! Celebrate, enjoy, and keep talking good thoughts to yourself~ It’s your birthday!
Thanks so much! And I hope you have an awesome day tomorrow! Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! I used to have the same issues with birthdays, until a few years ago, when I started relaxing, and just being good to myself, and appreciative of what I’ve accomplished/ who I am… so glad you’re feeling more this way this year… you deserve it! The apple chips look gorgeous, btw!
So true. So totally true. Thank you, Charlotte. You’re awesome.
happy birthday! i made these and they’re good
Oh yay! Thank you!!!
Happy Birthday!!!!
TY, Amanda! TY!
Happy birthday Adrianna! It is my birthday tomorrow, and I have been feeling a bit negative too, but I’m going to try and take a page from your book and flip it around to the positive. Here’s to a great year ahead – for both of us!
Awww. Thanks, Amanda! Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday! My sister made these today ( I hooked her on your site by telling her about your pumpkin cookies)… Anyway, thanks for making me smile and I hope that you’re looking forward to this next year…
Awww. That’s awesome. Thanks, Pooja!!
happy birthday girl! i’m totally making these apple chips… they look amazing!
by the way, i just found your blog through jessica @ how sweet it is & i must say… i love it! can’t wait to read through your recipes & posts.
hope you have a great day!
YAY! Nicole, so glad you found me. And thanks for the birthday wishes! xo
what a great idea! i’ve been turned off by some other recipes where you have to ‘dehydrate’ and it takes FOREVER! When I want something delicious, I want it then (or soon after). Love these!
Do you know if there is a utensil that can be used to cut the apples that small, or any other vegetable that small for chips? I am pretty bad with my accuracy and patience for that matter.
Happy Birthday!
Yes! I used a mandoline. This specific one, actually: http://www.amazon.com/Chefn-SleekSlice-Collapsible-Hand-Held-Mandoline/dp/B001ANQWNA
I won’t lie, it’s hard to make these super thin cuts with a knife, even if it’s sharp. The easiest way is this mandoline.
And thank you thank you for the birthday wishes!
Happy Birthday! So glad to find this blog. Your photos are just gorgeous.
These look so tasty and fun for Autumn, definitely putting them on my to-do list.
Thank you so much for sharing!
You just got a new follower!
Elizabeth
http://www.southernelle.com
“Today is your birthday. Tadadadadada! Its my birthday too, yeah!” – The Beatles
1. Happy Birthday, Adrianna!
2. Please tell me what nail polish color that is!
3. That is all.
Thanks, Carly! Nail polish: Two coats of OPI’s “You Don’t Know Jacques” and one thin top coat of OPI’s DS Illuminate.
This is a terrific idea for using apples. I may have to run into the backyard to pick a few and try it this afternoon. Love that I don’t have to peel them!
P.S. Any idea how long these will last in a zip bag? (Assuming I don’t eat them all in 1 sitting.)
P.P.S. Happy birthday!
Thanks, Lisa for the birthday wishes. You know, I’m not sure. I imagine they’d be good for about a week.
Happy Birthday Adrianna! Those apple chips look really yummy!
Thanks, Betty!
Happy birthday! I hope all of your birthday wishes came true!
Thanks, Dana! You’re super sweet.
Hi!
I made these yesterday and I liked them. However, I was wondering what I may have done wrong as they did not come out crispy? I even baked towards the longer end of 45 minutes after flipping and I let them cool for a long while…Any advice?
Hmm…you know, the ones that were a bit thicker than 1/16″ were kind of chewy. But the ones that were really thin were crunchy. Did you use a knife or a mandoline?
this looks so good. going to make this right now.
I love dried apples. They taste really good & this version ” the spiced apple chips” is looking really tasty. Would love to try & savor these chips. Thanks for the share. Cheers !
Happy belated birthday!
These look amazing, apple and cinnamon is one of my favourite flavour combinations
I would love to have these on my birthday!
Happy birthday!!! It was my birthday on the 10th too! I turned twenty. My friends did a big suprise and we went on a road trip to my favourite mexican restaurant 2hrs away!!
I hope you had a happy birthday!
These chips look so yummy…You have me sitting at my work desk with my mouth drooling!
This are going to be a must make! Several years ago I got hooked on these (package like a small potato chip bag), when they would go on sale, I’d stock up – then they didn’t put on sale like before, so there I am hooked and refusing to full price, you got to do what you got to do. I love your life/b-day thoughts, I have a birthday coming up and I don’t make a big deal out of it, it’s nice when people remember, but still no big deal. Hope you had a fab b-day!
Love your site, just found through Tasty Kitchen, thanks for sharing.
these look amazing. I havent tried my hand at apple chips, but I love them. The stacked photo is gorgeous too!
Hi! I just wanted to let you know that I loved this recipe, and idea!
I pinned it up on pinterest 5 minutes ago, and it has already been repinned 6 times! Your beautiful pictures help with that!
Thanks for the inspiring recipes
http://pinterest.com/pin/15058979973731784/
I tried this and the apples didn’t crisp up at all and I baked them for longer than the instructions said. Is there something I could have done wrong?
Hmmm not sure…did you use a mandoline?
I SO want to make these right now cause i need something to munch on during my million-eth time watching law and order re-runs…BUT then i remembered I used all my apples to make apple butter earlier…grrrr:(
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