TABLE FOR DEHYDRAFTING FRUITS
Fruit
Apples
Artichoke
Apricots
Banana
Berries
Cherries
Cranberries
Dates
Figs
Grapes
Nectarines
Orange rind
Peaches
Pears
Please note general cooking temperatures
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Fruit & Vegetables 50-65˚C
•
Beef and other general meat 70˚C
Preparation
Pare, core and cut into slices or
rings
Cut into 1/8 inch strips
Clean, cut in halves or in slices
Peel and cut into 1/8 inch slices
Cut strawberries into 1/4 inch
slices, other berries whole
Pitting is optional, or pit when 50%
dry
Chop or leave whole
Pit and slice
Slice
Leave whole
Cut in half, dry with skin side
down. Pit when 50% dry
Peel in long strips
Pit when 50% dry. Halve or
quarter with cut side up
Peel and slice
Aprox time (hours)
5-6 hours
5 to 13 hours
12-38 hours
8-38 hours
8-26 hours
8-34 hours
6-26 hours
6-26 hours
6-26 hours
8-38 hours
8-26 hours
8-16 hours
10-34 hours
8-30 hours