These are quick to make and are guaranteed to taste much better than any that you might find in a shop. In all honesty, these apple crisps aren’t bursting with goodness, except for being a very good source of vitamin C and fibre, but they are much healthier than any processed snack you might crave, are cheap to prepare and are really delicious for the whole family.

PREP TIME 1 5 MINUTES COOK TIME 3 0 MINUTES • MAKES 4 PORTIONS

4 apples

4 tbsp runny honey

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C and line 2–3 baking trays with parchment. (Do not use the fan setting or else the chips will blow around in the oven.)

2. Slice the apples as thinly as you can, either using a mandolin (being very careful, as the blade is very sharp) or a sharp knife, leaving the skin on. Lay the apple slices on the prepared baking trays, making sure they are not touching.

3. Heat the honey and cinnamon in a small saucepan until very runny. Brush each apple slice with a little of the honey and cinnamon mixture, then bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the trays from the oven, turn over the slices and brush them with the remaining honey. Return to the oven for a further 15 minutes. You may want to switch the trays around to ensure even cooking. 4. Once the apple crisps are slightly golden and firm to the touch, remove them from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack. They can be stored in an airtight container for 2–3 days, ready for instant snacking.

Recipes from Blooming Delicious, Ebury Publishing.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blooming-Delicious-Sophie-Wright/dp/1785040006

Photography by Chris Terry