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APPROX.
FRUITS VARIETIES BEST PREPARATION DRY TIME TEST FOR DONENESS
FOR DRYING at 140° F ** AT MIN. DRY TIME
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
Jonathan, Winesap, they 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 24-36 hours Pliable and leathery.
and Peaches* is 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 lengthwise and remove the 14-18 hours
small core. Cut crosswise into Fresh:
1/2” slices. 12-16 hours
Orange and Select rough-skinned fruit. Wash well. Thinly peel the outer 1-2 hours Tough to brittle.
Lemon Peel Do not dry the peel of fruit 1/16 to 1/8” of the peel. Do not use
marked “color added”. the 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 4-8 hours Tough to brittle.
Imperator, Red Cored or pithy core. Wash, trim tops and
Chantenay peel if desired. Slice crosswise or
diagonally into 1/4” slices. Steam
blanch for 3 min.
Hot Peppers Ancho, Anaheim Wash, halve and seed. Prick 4-6 hours Pods should appear
skin several times. shriveled, dark red and crisp.
HERBS
Parsley, Mint, Rinse in cold water. Pat dry with a 1-3 hours Brittle and crumbly.
Cilantro, Sage, paper towel. Leave stems on until
Oregano leaves are dry, then discard.
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 23 for specific methods.
** 12 Hour Off will not occur during drying functions.
Drying Guide
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