TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS - DEHYDRATE
(hrs)
Apples
dip in 1/4 cup lemon
juice + 2 cups water
solution
11-15 Slightly pliable
Bananas
Cut in 5mm slices and
dip in 1/4 cup lemon
juice + 2 cups water
solution
10-15 Soft, pliable
Cherries
Remove pits
10-15 Pliable, leathery, chewy
Orange peels and
slices
Peel and cut in 6mm
slices
Peels:2-4
Slices: 12-16
Orange peel: dry and brittle.
Orange slices: skins are dry and
brittle, fruit is slightly
Pineapple rings Towel dry
Canned: 9-13
Fresh: 8-12
Soft and pliable
Strawberries
in 1cm slices. Place skin
(outside) down on rack
12-17
Red peppers
Remove stems, chop
coarsely about 2.5cm
pieces
16-20 Leathery with no moisture inside
Mushrooms
Wash and towel dry. Cut
off stem end. Cut into
2mm slices
7-12 Tough and leathery, dry
Tomatoes
towel dry. Cut in 2mm
slices.
16-23 Dry, brick red colour
parsley, thyme,
fennel
Rinse and dry with
paper towel
3-5 Crisp and brittle
Basil
Use basil leaves 8 to
10cm from top. Spray
with water, shake off
moisture and pat dry
3-5 Crisp and brittle