I always buy fresh apples for my kids, but sometimes they start to get a bit soft and not so fresh before they are all eaten up. Sooooo…. instead of just throwing them out, dry them! It’s so simple and there are so many crafty uses for them…. you can even snack on them.
Taking the apples, I just sliced them with a mandolin (about 1/4 inch thick)
Lining some cookie sheets with parchment paper, then placing the apples on the sheets.
I also took a wooden skewer and poked holes for hanging the dried apples and also in a select few I poked holes in a design (heart, star, etc..)
Also, in a bowl, pour some cinnamon, or cloves and coat some of the apple slices in it. It makes them smell great while they are drying and long after they are dried.
Set your oven to 150 degrees. Place cookie sheets in oven and leave them for roughly 6 to 8 hours. (sometimes a bit longer depending on your oven and the humidity in your home) Your house will smell amazing while doing this!
After your apples are dried….. go crazy and use your imagination! I will be posting some of my apple crafts in the next few days. ENJOY!
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