Drying Fruits; Fruits Selection; Fruits Preparation - Nesco American Harvest FD-1000 Care/Use & Recipe Manual

the highest natural sugar content and
the best nutritional value. For the
best quality product, choose only frestu
ripe, unblemished fruits.
Wash fruit thoroughly and
own
through file trays. Check frequently near
the end of the drying process and remove
pieces as thev become dry. To peel or not
to peel is a decision only you can make
(if the fruit has been artificially waxed.
it should definitely be peeled to remove
remove
any unperfections. Remove skins (if the wax). The skin has nutritional value.
desired), stems, and stones. Halve or but skins tend to be very tough when
slice in ¼" to _" circles or slices (a food
processor or slicer will speed the slicing
and ensure more uniform slices, which
will allow fruits to dry at the same rate.)
Some fruits have a natural protective
wax coating such as figs, prunes, grapes,
blueberries, cranberries, etc. If you want
to dry these fruits whole, dip into boiling
water for 1 to 2 minutes (the amount of
dried and fruits take longer to dry
with the skin on. Try fruits both
ways - peeled and not peeled - then
decide for yourself.
Pre-treat if desired and place the fruit
into the dehydrator to dry at 135°F
(57°C).
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