Produce skins and scraps are usually the first things we discard, even though they are typically the most nutrient-dense parts of the food. Try turning ripe fruit into fruit chips rather than throwing away the peels or tossing fruits. You can get scrappy and save on groceries. The good news is that you don’t need to invest in a dehydrator because your very own oven will fit the bill. Here’s an example of what you can do with apples that are past their prime:

 1. Thinly slice four apples ( cosmic crips apples are a good option but use what you have)

2. Arrange them in a single layer of parchment-lined baking sheets.

3. Combine in a small bowl:

        2 tsp cinnamon ( Ceylon is preferred)

        1 tsp ground cardamom

        1 tsp ground ginger

        1/4 tsp  each clove

        1/2 tsp allspice

        1/4 tsp nutmeg

4. Sprinkle over apple slices

5. Bake at 200 F, rotating the position of the pans halfway through, until apples are crisp – 21/2 -3 hr.

6. Enjoy