Decorative Dried Apples

Beautiful dried apples tied with raffia or ribbon to be used as an ornament on a Christmas tree, wrapped gifts, gift baskets or even decorative bottles. Your imagination is the limit.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 30
• Yields: 30 slices

Ingredients

• 3  apples
• 2  tablespoons salt
• 1  gallon water
•  cinnamon

Directions

1. Slice apples and cut fruit into 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick slices.
2. Mix 2 tablespoons of salt in one gallon of water and soak fruit slices for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from water.
3. Spread slices on baking sheet and bake in 180 degree oven for 3 to 4 hours until dry, turning occasionally.
4. Dust with cinnamon and string with raffia or ribbon.