Baked apple chips

Ingredients:

• 1/4 tsp ground anise seed
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spices
• A pinch of coarse salt
• 2 Goldrush or Pink Lady apples
• Special equipment: mandoline vegetable slicer

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 235°F (107°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine the anise, ginger, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
2. Using a mandoline, slice the apples into 0.3 cm thick rounds. Place them on prepared baking sheets, making sure the slices don't touch. Sprinkle the apples with the spice mixture.
3. Bake for 1 hour. Turn the apples over and bake until crisp, another 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool completely. Store in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days..