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Guide
Approx.
Fruits Varieties Best for Drying Preparation Drying Time Test for Doneness
.... at 140°F **
Apples* FirmVarieties:Graven Wash,peelif desired,coreandslice 4-8hours Pliabletocrisp.Dried
Stein,GrannySmith, into 1/8"slices, applesstorebestwhenthey
Jonathan,Winesap, areslightlycrisp.
RomeBeauty,Newton
Apricots* Blenheim/Royalmost Wash,halve,andremovepits, 18-24hours Soft,pliable.
common.Tritonalsogood
Bananas* FirmVarieties Peeland cutinto1/4"slices. 17-24hours. Pliabletocrisp.
Cherries Lambert,RoyalAnn, Washandremovestems.Halveand 18-24hours. Pliableandleathery.
Napoleon,Vanor Bing removepits.
Nectarines FreestoneVarieties Halveandremovepits.Peelingis 24-36hours Pliableandleathery.
andPeaches* optionalbutresultsinbetter-looking
driedfruit.
Pears* Bartlett Peel,halveandcore. 24-36hours Softandpliable.
Pineapple Freshor canned. Wash.peelandremovethornyeyes. Canned: Softandpliable.
Slicelengthwiseandremovethesmall 14-18hours
core.Cutcrosswiseinto1/2"slices, Fresh:
12-16hours
Orangeand Selectrough-skinnedfruit. Washwell.Thinlypeelthe outer 1/16 1-2hours Toughtobrittle.
LemonPeel Do notdry thepeelof fruit to 1/8"of thepeel.Donotusethe
marked"coloradded" whitebitterpithunderthepeel.
Vegetables
Tomatoes Plum,Roma Halve,removeseeds.Placetomatoes 12-18hours Toughtocrisp.
skinsideuponrack.Prickskins.
Carrots DanversHalfLong, Do notusecarrotswithwoodyfiberor 4-8hours Toughtobrittle.
Imperator,RedCored pithycore.Wash,trimtopsandpeelif
Chantenay desired.Slicecrosswiseor diagonally
in 1/4"slices.Steamblanchfor3rain.
HotPeppers Ancho,Anaheim Wash,halveandseed.Prick 4-6hours Podsshouldappearshriveled
skinseveraltimes, darkredandcrisp.
Herbs
Parsley,Mint, Rinseincoldwater.Leavestemson 1-3hours Brittleandcrumbly.
Cllantro,Sage, untilleavesaredry,thendiscard.
Oregano
Basil Cutleaves3 to4"fromtopofplant 2-5hours Brittleandcrumbly,
just asbudsappear.Rinseleavesin
coldwater.
*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.