Fruit Drying Guide - Nesco American Harvest FD-2000 Guide D'entretien Et D'utilisation

Food
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
Mangos Remove skin, slice
3/8" thick
Melons Remove skin & seeds Cut
1/2" thick

FRUIT DRYING GUIDE

Preparation
8
Drying Time
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
6-16 hours Snacks, cereals and
baked goods
8-20 hours Snacks
Uses