Instructions: Peel, core and slice apples into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick rounds. (Davis uses a hand-cranked device that peels, cores and slices the apples in one operation.)

As the apples are sliced, put them in salt water (about 2 teaspoons salt to 4 cups water) to keep the slices from turning dark. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon.

Rinse salt water off the apple slices, but dont dry them. Spread slices, one layer thick, on dehydrator racks and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on them. Dry in an electric dehydrator 10 to 12 hours until slices are crispy.

Variation: The drying can also be done on racks in an oven, with the door slightly ajar and temperature at 200 degrees. This may take 6 to 8 hours. Dry until slices are as crisp as you like.

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