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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
Many things influence drying time, including moisture content, type and amount
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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.
Evenly spread about 3/4 cup to 1 cup (177 to 237 mL) puree on the prepared Fruit
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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.
DEHYDRATING MEATS AND POULTRY
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