Drying Guide - Jenn-Air ELECTRIC DOWNDRAFT SLIDE-IN User Manual

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D
G
RYING
Fruits
Varieties Best for Drying
Apples*
Firm varieties: Graven
Stein, Granny Smith,
Jonathan, Winesap,
Rome Beauty, Newton
Apricots*
Blenheim/Royal most
common. Tilton also good
Bananas*
Firm varieties
Cherries
Lambert, Royal Ann,
Napoleon, Van or Bing
Nectarines
Freestone varieties
and Peaches*
Pears*
Bartlett
Pineapple
Fresh or canned
Orange and
Select rough-skinned fruit.
Lemon Peel
Do not dry the peel of fruit
marked "color added"
Vegetables
Tomatoes
Plum, Roma
Carrots
Danvers Half Long,
Imperator, Red Cored
Chantenay
Hot Peppers
Ancho, Anaheim
Herbs
Parsley, Mint,
Cilantro, Sage,
Oregano
Basil
*Fruits requiring an antioxidant to prevent discoloration and loss of nutrients. Refer to the notes on page 11 for
specific methods.
** 12 Hour Off will not occur during drying functions.
UIDE
Wash, peel if desired, core and slice
into 1/8" slices.
Wash, halve, and remove pits.
Peel and cut into 1/4" slices.
Wash and remove stems. Halve and
remove pits.
Halve and remove pits. Peeling is
optional but results in better-looking
dried fruit.
Peel, halve and core.
Wash, peel and remove thorny eyes.
Slice length wise and remove the small
core. Cut crosswise into 1/2" slices.
Wash well. Thinly peel the outer 1/16
to 1/8" of the peel. Do not use the
white bitter pith under the peel.
Halve, remove seeds. Place tomatoes
skin side up on rack. Prick skins.
Do not use carrots with woody fiber or
pithy core. Wash, trim tops and peel if
desired. Slice crosswise or diagonally
in 1/4" slices. Steam blanch for 3 min.
Wash, halve and seed. Prick
skin several times.
Rinse in cold water. Leave stems on
until leaves are dry, then discard.
Cut leaves 3 to 4" from top of plant
just as buds appear. Rinse leaves in
cold water.
Preparation
12
Approx.
Drying Time
°
at 140
F **
4-8 hours
Pliable to crisp. Dried
apples store best when they
are slightly crisp.
18-24 hours
Soft, pliable.
17-24 hours.
Pliable to crisp.
18-24 hours.
Pliable and leathery.
24-36 hours
Pliable and leathery.
24-36 hours
Soft and pliable.
Canned:
Soft and pliable.
14-18 hours
Fresh:
12-16 hours
1-2 hours
Tough to brittle.
12-18 hours
Tough to crisp.
4-8 hours
Tough to brittle.
4-6 hours
Pods should appear shriveled,
dark red and crisp.
1-3 hours
Brittle and crumbly.
2-5 hours
Brittle and crumbly.
Test for Doneness

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