Pink Lady Apple and Pear Cream with Orange Syrup and an Apple Chip

Many apple varieties make good apple chips. The Lady apples used in this recipe happen to be my favorite for this purpose because of their interesting shape and unusual blush-pink flesh. Unfortunately, some of the pretty color will dissipate when the chips are dried but, by paying close attention when they are in the oven, you can retain most of the tint. In Color Photo 30, the apple chip includes a thin slice of the apple stem. Although this looks elegant, it is not practical when making m