Fruit Drying Guide - Nesco American Harvest Guía Del Cuidado/Del Uso

FRUIT DRYING GUIDE

Expect a variance in the time needed to dry different fruits. Drying times are
affected by the size of the load, fruit thickness and the moisture content of
the food itself. The guidelines are general. For more accurate drying times,
keep records of your own drying experiences.
Food Preparation
Apples Pare, core, cut in 3/8"
Pre-treat
Apricots Cut in half, remove pit
and cut in quarters.
Pre-treat
Bananas Peel, cut in 3/8" slices or
divide lengthwise
Blueberries Wash and remove stems.
Dip in boiling water until
skins crack
Canned Fruit Drain well. If small, place
on mesh screen
Cherries Wash, remove stems and
pit
Citrus Fruits Peel, if desired. Slice 3/8"
thick
Cranberries Wash and remove stems.
Dip in boiling water until
skins crack
Coconut Remove dark outer skin,
slice 3/8" thick
Figs Remove stems
Grapes Leave whole, remove
stems
(if blanched)
Kiwi Peel, slice 3/8" to 1/2"
thick
Lemon Powder Zest of Rind
Drying Time Uses
4-10 hours Applesauce, pies,
rings, snacks,
breads and cookies
8-16 hours Desserts, muesli,
meat dishes, pies
and sauces
6-12 hours Snacks, baby food,
granola, cookies,
and banana bread
10-18 hours Breads, baked
goods, snacks, ice
cream, yogurt
6-12 hours Snacks, breads,
granola
18-26 hours Breads, baked
goods and snacks
6-12 hours Flavorings when
powdered
10-18 hours Breads, baked
goods, snacks ice
cream, yogurt
3-8 hours Cakes, cookies,
desserts and
granola
8-15 hours Fillings, cakes,
halve puddings,
breads
and cookies
10-36 hours Raisins; use in
baked goods,
6-10 hours. cereals and snacks
5-12 hours Snacks
8-12 hours Seasoning rubs and
marinade
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Food Preparation
Mangos Remove skin, slice
3/8" thick
Melons Remove skin & seeds. Cut
1/2" thick
Nectarines Quarter or slice 3/8" to
1/2" thick Pre-treat
Oranges, Limes, Slice 1/4" thick
Lemons
Peaches Peel if desired, Halve or
quarter Pre-treat
Pears Peel, core, and slice 3/8"
thick. Pre-treat
Pineapple Peel, core, slice 3/8" to
1/2" thick
Plums, Prunes Halve or quarter and
remove pit
Rhubarb Slice in 1" lengths. Steam
until tender
Strawberries Halve or slice 1/2" thick
Drying Time Uses
6-16 hours Snacks, cereals and
baked goods
8-20 hours Snacks
6-16 hours Snacks, desserts
and baked goods
2-12 hours Crafts, snacks, and
baking
6-16 hours Snacks, breads,
cobblers, cookies
and granola
6-16 hours Snacks, breads,
cookies, fritters and
granola
6-12 hours Snacks, baked
goods and granola
8-16 hours Snacks, cookies,
muffins, bread and
granola
6-14 hours Pies, tarts and
other desserts
6-12 hours Snacks, cereals,
and baked goods
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