Baked Cinnamon Sugar Pear Chips (Print)

Crisp pear chips with cinnamon sugar, oven-baked for a naturally sweet, healthy snack or dessert topping.

# Ingredients:

→ Pears

01 - 3 ripe but firm pears (e.g., Bosc or Anjou)

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Optional for Browning Prevention

04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 230°F (110°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Wash and core the pears. Slice them very thinly, approximately 2 mm thick, using a mandoline or a sharp knife. If using, lightly brush the pear slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
03 - Arrange the pear slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they do not overlap.
04 - In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Evenly sprinkle this mixture over the pear slices.
05 - Bake for 1 hour. Carefully flip each pear chip. Continue baking for an additional 30–45 minutes, or until the chips are golden and crisp.
06 - Remove from the oven and allow the pear chips to cool completely on the baking sheets. They will become crispier as they cool.
07 - Store the cooled pear chips in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under 2 hours with minimal active time
  • Uses just 3 simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Much healthier than store bought chips with no preservatives
  • Makes a beautiful garnish for desserts and cheese plates
02 -
  • Perfect for lunchboxes and road trips
  • Contains no artificial ingredients or preservatives
  • Much more economical than store bought fruit chips
  • Makes your home smell incredible while baking
03 -
  • For the absolute crispiest chips, slice the pears as thinly and uniformly as possible. The investment in a good mandoline slicer pays dividends for this recipe.
  • After the first hour of baking, watch the chips carefully as the difference between perfectly crisp and slightly burnt happens quickly.
  • The chips will still be somewhat flexible when you first remove them from the oven, but will crisp significantly as they cool, so don't be tempted to overbake them.
  • Finally, if you're making these for a special occasion, prepare them no more than a day in advance and store with a paper towel in the container to absorb any humidity that might soften them.
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