Nesco Food Dehydrator Use And Care Manual page 19

Food Preparation
Grapes Leave whole, remove stems
If blanched
Kiwi Peel, slice 3/8" to 1/2" thick
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
Pears Peel, core, and slice
3/8" thick. Pre-treat
Pineapple Peel, core, slice 3/8" to
1/2" thick
Plums/Prunes Halve or quarter
and remove pit
Rhubarb Slice in 1" lengths. Steam
desserts
until slightly tender
Strawberries Halve or slice 1/2" thick
Fruit Drying Guidelines
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Average
Drying Time
10-36 hrs.
6-10 hours
5-12 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
Raisins; use in baked
goods, cereals and snacks
Snacks
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
Snacks, cereals, and
baked goods