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Anna Olson S Crisp Fruit Chips Recipe

Elevate your winter desserts and soups with Anna Olson's irresistible fruit chips! This recipe, inspired by Food & Drink magazine, teaches you how to create perfectly crisp, flavorful fruit chips using a mandolin slicer. Pastry chef Anna Olson, of Food Network Canada's "Sugar," shares her secrets for making pear and pineapple chips – but feel free to experiment with your favorite fruits! These beautiful and surprisingly easy-to-make garnishes add a delightful crunch and concentrated sweetness. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 116.7 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Anna Olson S Crisp Fruit Chips

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Ingredients for Anna Olson S Crisp Fruit Chips

  • Fresh Fruit
  • 2-4 tablespoons icing sugar (adjust to taste)

How to Make Anna Olson S Crisp Fruit Chips

  1. Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Using a mandolin slicer, thinly slice your chosen fruit (approximately 1/8 inch thick). For pears and apples, slice lengthwise; for pineapple, peel and core first.
  3. Arrange fruit slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they don't overlap.
  4. Lightly sprinkle with icing sugar (approximately 2 tablespoons for every 2 cups of sliced fruit).
  5. Carefully top with another sheet of parchment paper and then another baking sheet (this helps to prevent the fruit from curling and ensures even drying).
  6. Bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the top baking sheet and parchment paper.
  8. Continue baking for another 45-60 minutes, or until the fruit chips are completely crisp and dry. Thicker slices or juicier fruits may require longer baking time.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Once cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

117g

Fat

0g

Carbs

9g

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