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DEHYDRATING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
How to Protect Color
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Some fruits and potatoes may discolor during the drying process. To protect the
color, follow these steps.
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Prepare a solution of equal parts lemon juice and water.
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Dip pieces into the solution; drain.
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If using a commercial fruit preservative, follow package directions.
C. Determining Dryness
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Many things influence drying time, including moisture content, type and amount
of food, shape and evenness of food slices, air temperature, humidity, and your
personal preference in texture of your food.
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Drying charts are a guideline. Drying times and temperatures vary for different types
of foods; start checking food at the minimum recommended time referenced on the
chart. If the food is not listed on the chart, pick a similar food.
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Combine any remaining food to upper trays for ease of checking doneness.
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Check all trays for doneness at the minimum recommended time on the chart.
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All fruits should be able to bend and be slightly soft but not be tacky, except for
apples and bananas which should be crisp.
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All vegetables should be crisp and easily broken.
D. Drying Fruit Rolls
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Fruit rolls can be made with peeled and pitted pureed fresh fruits; canned fruit that
has been well drained and pureed; defrosted frozen fruit, drained and pureed; or with
store-bought applesauce.
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Fruits that are higher in pectin (apples, apricots, blueberries, grapes, peaches, pears,
pineapples, and plums) will make a fruit roll with a nice leatherlike texture.
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When using a low-pectin fruit (grapefruits, lemons, limes, oranges, raspberries, and
strawberries), combine with a higher-pectin fruit for an easy peelable fruit roll.
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Lightly spray the Fruit Roll Tray with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease with
vegetable oil before adding your pureed fruit.
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Evenly spread about 3/4 cup to 1 cup (177 to 237 mL) puree on the prepared Fruit
Roll Tray, about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick.
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Add the Fruit Roll Tray to the middle slot position for drying.
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Fruit rolls should be checked for doneness starting at 4 hours.
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Fruit rolls will be slightly tacky when dried.
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Always remove the fruit roll from the Tray after cooling for 15 minutes.
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The fruit roll should be slightly warm to easily remove from the Fruit Roll Tray.
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Once rolled up, cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
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