FRUIT
Dry fruit at 55~60˚C (130~140˚F). Use average times only as general guideline.
FRUIT PREPARATION
AVG. DRY
TIME(HRS)
TEST FOR DRYNESS
Apples
Peel if desired. Core. Cut slices, rings or
chop into pieces
5-7
Leathery, no
moisture when cut
Apricots
Do not peel. Halve and pit. Turn inside
out or cut slices
10-12 Leathery, pliable
Bananas Peel. Cut into slices 1/8”– 1/4” 8-10
Leathery, slightly sticky in
the center, brittle
Firm Skin
Berries
(Blueberries, cranberries, etc) Sort.
Poke skin or place in boiling water for
1-2min. Blot dry
13-15 Hard
Uneven Drying Leave whole 13-15 Hard
Cantaloupe
Cut in half. Remove seeds and peel. Cut
slices. Blot dry on paper towel
15-17 Leathery, suede-like
Cherries
Wash, pit and remove stems. Poke skin
or place in boiling water for 1-2min.
Blot dry.
22-24
Citrus Fruit Peel, if desired. Cut into slices 8-10 Hard
Coconut Remove outer skin. Slice 13-14
Cranberries
Wash. Remove stems. Place in boiling
water for 1-2min. Blot dry
17-19
Grapes
Cut in half. Remove seeds. Place cut
side up. Seedless green are better
than red or black. Poke skin or place in
boiling water 1-2min. Blot dry
22-24 Raisin-like texture
Kiwi
Peel. Cut into slices. Slice 1/4”–3/8”
thick.
14-16
Mangos Remove skin and slice 14-16
Melons
Remove skin and seeds. Use deepest
tray for water melon. Cut in slices as
thick as expander tray size will allow
13-15
Peaches
Peel, if desired. For easy peeling, dip in
boiling water until skin cracks.
Cut in half. Pit. Cut in slices
10-12
Leathery, may be slightly
sticky in center
Pears
Wash. Peel if desired. Core.
Cut in slices or rings
10-12
Leathery, no moisture
when cut
Pineapple
Remove crown, skin&eyes.
Cut in half. Cut in slices, leaving core in
or remove, dice or chop and use Net
8-10
Pliable, still slightly
sticky. No visible signs of
moisture
Plums
Do not peel. Cut in half. Pit.
Turn inside out or cut in slices
10-12 Leathery, pliable
Rhubarb
Trim. Wash. Slice diagonally into
3/4”pieces. Steam 3-4min. Use Net.
8-10 Brittle
Strawberries Wash. Cut in half. Place cut side up 8-10 Hard, brittle
22
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