DEHYDRATING CHART FOR FRUITS AT 135°F (60°C)
*B = Blanching
#C = Color Protector
(See "How to Blanch" and "How to Protect Color" on pages 8 and 9)
FRUIT
HOW TO
PREPARE
Apples
Peeled, sliced
1/4 inch (0.6 cm)
thick
Apricots
Pitted, peeled,
sliced 1/4 inch
(0.6 cm) thick
Bananas
Sliced 1/4 inch
(0.6 cm) thick
Blueberries
Whole
Cherries
Pitted, halved
Cranberries
Whole
Green or Red
Halved
Seedless
Grapes
Kiwi
Sliced 1/4 inch
(0.6 cm) thick
Lemons, Limes,
Sliced 1/4 inch
or Oranges
(0.6 cm) thick
Mangoes
Peeled, pitted,
sliced 1/4 inch
(0.6 cm) thick
Nectarines
Peeled, pitted,
sliced 1/4 inch
(0.6 cm) thick
Peaches
Peeled, sliced
1/4 inch (0.6 cm)
thick
Pears
Peeled, sliced
1/4 inch (0.6 cm)
thick
Pineapples
Peeled, cored,
sliced 1/4 inch
(0.6 cm) thick
Plums
Pitted, sliced in
eighths
Strawberries
Sliced 1/4 inch
(0.6 cm) thick
**Times may vary depending on the ripeness of your fruits and amount per
tray. See "Dehydrating Fruits and Vegetables" on pages 8 and 9.
PRE-
DEHYDRATING
TREATMENT/
TIME**
TIME
#C
8 to 12 hours
#C
15 to 19 hours
#C
6 to 10 hours
*B/1 minute
14 to 18 hours
–
22 to 26 hours
*B/1 minute
17 to 21 hours
–
19 to 23 hours
–
8 to 12 hours
–
17 to 21 hours
–
13 to 17 hours
#C
11 to 15 hours
#C
11 to 15 hours
#C
10 to 14 hours
–
12 to 16 hours
–
23 to 27 hours
–
6 to 10 hours
HIGH
PECTIN
FRUIT
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
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