Caramelized Apple Chips- These extra sweet and crispy apple chips are great on their own as a snack or as a topping for salads.

Baked apple chips are such a yummy, healthy snack. But bags at the health food store are a little on the pricey side. Making them at home is super easy and economical. You can get a whole tray of apple chips out of just one small apple.

This recipe for Caramelized Apple Chips which was in the September 2012 issue of Southern Living Magazine (my favorite magazine ever!) is a little different from most apple chip recipes in that you boil them in a sugar solution before you bake them.

Use A Mandoline For Best Results

You will definitely want to use a Mandoline for this recipe. If you don’t have one think about getting one. They really do come in handy in the kitchen. BUT BE WARNED. The mandoline is hands down the most dangerous kitchen gadget. I cannot tell you how many people I know who have made a trip to the emergency room as a result of a mishap with a mandoline. Use the safety device that comes with it to protect your hand from the blade.
Yes, it makes it a little more difficult and cumbersome to use than holding whatever you are slicing directly in your hand. But just think about how much more difficult everything will be if you lose a finger or two.

I can’t claim that these baked apple chips are completely healthy. You do simmer the apple slices in a sugar/water mixture befo...