Spiced Apple Chips | Holiday Gift Idea #1

These apple chips make a great holiday gift (and baking them also makes your entire kitchen smell incredible)! You will need...

INGREDIENTS: 1 apple, the spice of your choice (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.), sugar, water

TOOLS: a mandoline (available at Target & many other stores or for $12 online -- http://www.acehardwaresuperstore.com/1329-specialty-gadgets/20276.html)

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Slice apple thinly.
2. Start making simple syrup -- add 1 cup of water & 1 cup of sugar to a pot on medium heat. Bring to a boil. Add apple slices.
3. Cook for about 10 minutes (until apple slices start to become clear).
4. Turn off heat and immediately transfer to a wire rack.
5. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 Fahrenheit.
6. Remove from oven and transfer apples to Silpat or wax paper. Allow them to cool before snacking or wrapping as a gift.