Fresh fruit isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. It’s portable but messy, natural but perishable, nutritious but delicious ... okay, so the bad doesn’t quite outweigh the good. The point here is that dried fruit has unique benefits.
Though you may not be familiar with dried apple rings, don’t let their shrunken, leathery look scare you away. These light-colored snacks melt in your mouth. Sweet but not too sugary, chewy but not tough, apple rings are overall satisfying. And talk about versatile: they’re an easy snack for your daily commute, a nice addition to a bowl of cereal, and, when reconstituted, a substitution for fresh, frozen, or canned fruit in cooking recipes. Plus, Trader Joe’s rings are naturally unsweetened and don’t contain sulfur to preserve coloration. If stored properly in a cool, dry place, this dried fruit can last 10 months to a year. For a guilt-free snack that’s always in season, these apples are a ringer.
Available at Trader Joe’s stores for $3.59 for a 16-ounce bag.
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