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Apples* | FirmVarieties:Graven | Wash,peelif desired,coreandslice | Pliableto crisp.Dried |
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| Stein,GrannySmith, | into 1/8"slices, |
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| Jonathan,Winesap, |
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| areslightlycrisp. |
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| RomeBeauty,Newton |
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Apricots* | Blenheim/Royalmost | Wash,halve,andremovepits, | Soft,pliable. |
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Bananas* | FirmVarieties |
| Peeland cutinto 1/4"slices. | Pliableto crisp. |
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Cherries | Lambert,RoyalAnn, | Washandremovestems.Halveand | Pliableandleathery. |
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| Napoleon,Vanor Bing | removepits. |
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Nectarines | FreestoneVarieties |
| Halveandremovepits. Peelingis | Pliableandleathery. |
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Pears* | Bartlett |
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| Peel,halveandcore. | Softandpliable. |
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Pineapple | Freshor canned. |
| Wash.peel andremovethornyeyes. | Canned: | Soft andpliable. |
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Orangeand | Washwell.Thinlypeelthe outer 1/16 | Toughto brittle. |
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LemonPeel | Do notdry thepeelof fruit | to 1/8"of thepeel. Donot usethe |
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Tomatoes | Plum,Roma |
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Carrots | DanversHalfLong, |
| Do notusecarrotswithwoodyfiber or | Toughto brittle. |
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| Imperator,RedCored | pithycore.Wash,trimtops andpeelif |
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Parsley,Mint, |
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| Rinseincoldwater.Leavestemson | Brittleandcrumbly. |
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Basil |
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*Fruits reqmring an antioxidant to prevent discoloration and loss of nutrients. Refer to the notes on page 10 f specific methods.
**12 Hour Off will not occur during drying functions.
