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Oven Operation 16
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Approx.
Fruits Varieties Best for Drying Preparation Drying Time Test for Doneness
at 140
°F **
Apples* Firm Varieties: Graven Wash, peel if desired, core and slice 4-8 hours Pliable to crisp. Dried
Stein, Granny Smith, into 1/8” slices. apples store best when they
Jonathan, Winesap, are slightly crisp.
Rome Beauty, Newton
Apricots* Blenheim/Royal most Wash, halve, and remove pits. 18-24 hours Soft, pliable.
common. Tilton also good
Bananas* Firm Varieties Peel and cut into 1/4” slices. 17-24 hours. Pliable to crisp.
Cherries Lambert, Royal Ann, Wash and remove stems. Halve and 18-24 hours. Pliable and leathery.
Napoleon, Van or Bing remove pits.
Nectarines Freestone Varieties Halve and remove pits. Peeling is 24-36 hours Pliable and leathery.
and Peaches* optional but results in better-looking
dried fruit.
Pears* Bartlett Peel, halve and core. 24-36 hours Soft and pliable.
Pineapple Fresh or canned. Wash, peel and remove thorny eyes. Canned: Soft and pliable.
Slice length wise and remove the small 14-18 hours
core. Cut crosswise into 1/2” slices. Fresh:
12-16 hours
Orange and Select rough-skinned fruit. Wash well. Thinly peel the outer 1/16 1-2 hours Tough to brittle.
Lemon Peel Do not dry the peel of fruit to 1/8” of the peel. Do not use the
marked “color added” white bitter pith under the peel.
Vegetables
Tomatoes Plum, Roma Halve, remove seeds. Place tomatoes 12-18 hours Tough to crisp.
skin side up on rack. Prick skins.
Carrots Danvers Half Long, Do not use carrots with woody fiber or 4-8 hours Tough to brittle.
Imperator, Red Cored pithy core. Wash, trim tops and peel if
Chantenay desired. Slice crosswise or diagonally
in 1/4” slices. Steam blanch for 3 min.
Hot Peppers Ancho, Anaheim Wash, halve and seed. Prick 4-6 hours Pods should appear shriveled,
skin several times. dark red and crisp.
Herbs
Parsley, Mint, Rinse in cold water. Leave stems on 1-3 hours Brittle and crumbly.
Cilantro, Sage, until leaves are dry, then discard.
Oregano
Basil Cut leaves 3 to 4” from top of plant 2-5 hours Brittle and crumbly.
just as buds appear. Rinse leaves in
cold water.
*Fruits requiring an antioxidant to prevent discoloration and loss of nutrients. Refer to the notes on page 10 for
specific methods.
** 12 Hour Off will not occur during drying functions.