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FOOD DRYING GUIDE FRUITS
Dry best at 135ºF/57ºC
*for raw & living foods - use 105ºF/the drying time is extended
Food Preparation Test Time
Apples
Pare, core & cut into ¼”
slices or rings. May be
sprinkled with cinnamon if
desired.
Pliable 7-15 hours
Apricots
Wash, cut in half, slice and
remove pit. Push in backs
dry skin side down.
Pliable 20-28 hours
Bananas Peel & cut into 1/8” slices.
Leathery or
Crisp
6-10 hours
Berries
Leave whole. For wax skin
berries pretreat by crazing.
Leathery 10-15 hours
Cherries
Remove stems & pits. Cut
in half & place skin side
down & sticky on tray. Will
be like raisins, watch to
prevent over drying.
Leathery &
Sticky
13-21 hours
Cranberries Same process as berries. Pliable 10-12 hours
Figs
Wash, cut out blemishes,
quarter & spread one layer
deep, skin side down.
Pliable 22-30 hours
Grapes
Wash, remove stems & cut
in half or leave whole, skin
side down. Blanching will
reduce drying time by 50%.
Pliable 22-30 hours
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