Lunch Box Idea

Cinnamon Apple Chips

• 2 Cups Unsweetened Apple Juice (Publix brand is a great choice)
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 2 Washington Red Delicious Apples (Or your family's favorite apple)

1. In a large skillet or saucepan, combine apple juice and cinnamon stick; bring to a low boil while preparing apples
2. With a paring knife, slice off 1/2 inch from tops and bottoms of apples and discard (or eat). Stand apples on either cut end; cut cross wise in 1/8inch-thick slices, rotating apple as necessary to cut even slices
3. Drop slices into boiling juice; cook 4-5 minutes or until slices appear translucent and lightly golden. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. With slotted spatula, remove apple slices from juice and pat dry. Arrange slices on wire racks, making sure none overlap. Place racks on middle shelf in oven; bale 30-40 minutes until slices are lightly browned and almost dry to the touch. Let chips cool on racks completely before storing in an airtight container.

Makes about 40 chips

Tip: There is no need to core apples. Boiling in juice several minutes softens the cores and removes the seeds.

Recipe from 3 Books in 1 by Publications International, Ltd.