Fruit Drying Guidelines - Nesco FD-75A Recipes & Instructions

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Fruit Drying Guidelines (continued)
Food Preparation
Figs Remove stems and
halve
Grapes Leave whole,
remove stems
(if blanched)
Kiwi Peel, slice 3/8" to
1/2" thick
Lemon Zest of Rind
Powder
Mangos Remove skin, slice
3/8" thick from seed
Melons Remove skin and
seeds.Slice 1/2" thick
Nectarines Quarter or slice 3/8"
to 1/2" thick.
Pre-treat
Oranges, Slice 1/4" thick
limes,
lemons
Peaches Peel if desired.
Halve or quarter.
Pre-treat.
Pears Peel, core, and slice
3/8" thick. Pre-treat
Pineapple Peel, core, slice 3/8"
to 1/2" thick
Plums Halve or quarter
Prunes and remove pit
Rhubarb Slice in 1" lengths.
Steam until slightly
tender
Strawberries Halve or slice
1/2" thick
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Average
Drying Time
8-15 hrs
10-36 hrs.
6-10 hrs.
5-12 hrs.
8-12 hrs.
6-16 hrs.
8-20 hrs.
6-16 hrs.
2-12 hrs.
6-16 hrs.
6-16 hrs.
6-12 hrs.
8-16 hrs.
6-14 hrs.
6-12 hrs.
Uses
Fillings, cakes,
puddings, breads
and cookies
Raisins; use in baked
goods, cereals and
snacks
Snacks
Seasoning
rubs, marinade
Snacks, cereals and
baked goods
Snacks
Snacks, desserts and
baked goods
Crafts, snacks, baking
Snacks, breads,
cobblers, cookies and
granola
Snacks, breads,
cookies, fritters and
granola
Snacks, baked goods,
baked granola
Snacks, cookies,
muffins, bread and
granola
Pies, tarts and other
desserts
Snacks, cereals, and
baked goods
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