Nesco Food Dehydrator manual Fruit Drying Guidelines, Average, Preparation, Uses, Drying Time

Fruit Drying Guidelines

Expect a variance in the time needed to dry different fruits. Drying times are affect- ed by the size of the load, fruit thickness, the moisture content of the food itself, as well as other variables discussed in Drying Time, page 10. If pre-treatment is suggested, use one of the pre-treatments indicated on page 14. The guidelines below are general. For the most accurate drying times, keep records of your own specific experiences in the space provided under each general time guideline in the table below.

1.Spread fruits in single layers unless otherwise noted.

2.Usual drying temperature is 135°F (57°C)

		Average
Food	Preparation	Drying Time	Uses
Apples	Pare, core, cut in 3/8"	4-10 hrs.	Applesauce, pies, cobblers
	rings. Pre- treat		snacks, breads and cookies
Apricots	Cut in half, remove pit	8-16 hrs.	Desserts, muesli, meat dishes
	and cut in quarters.		pies and sauces
	Pre-treat
Bananas	Peel, cut in 3/8" slices	6-12 hrs.	Snacks, baby food, granola,
	or divide lengthwise		cookies, and banana bread
Blueberries	Wash and remove stems.	10-18 hrs.	Breads, baked goods, snacks
	Dip into boiling water for		ice cream, yogurt and muesli
	1-2 minutes
Canned	Dip in boiling water	6-12 hrs.	snacks, breads,granola
Fruit	Drain well. If small, place
	on mesh screen.
Cherries	Wash, remove stems and pit	18-26 hrs.	Breads, baked goods
			and snacks
Citrus	Peel, if desired.	6-12 hrs.	Flavorings when powdered
Fruits	Slice 3/8" thick
Coconut	Remove dark outer skin,	3-8 hrs.	Cakes, cookies,
	slice 3/8" thick. Dry at 110°F		desserts and granola
Cranberries	Wash and remove stems.	10-18 hrs.	Breads, baked goods, snacks
	Dip into boiling water for		ice cream, yogurt and muesli
	1-2 minutes
Figs	Remove stems and halve	8-15 hrs	Fillings, cakes, puddings,
			breads and cookies

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