Drying Temperatures And Tables; Drying Fruits - Cook's Companion Turbo Food Dehydrator Manual

DRYING TEMPERATURES AND TABLES

The times given are approximate. Your drying times will vary
with room temperature, humidity, moisture content of the
food, how thinly the food is sliced, the number of trays you
are using, and personal preference. We recommend keeping
records of your own drying experiences as you learn what
works best for you.
ALWAYS THOROUGHLY WASH FOOD BEFORE DEHYDRATION
Pretreat if desired and place the fruit into the dehydrator.
Optimal drying temperature is 135º F (57º C).
Fruit Preparation
Apples After paring, core, slice into rings
and dip in pretreatment solution
for 2 minutes. Drain and arrange
on tray
Apricots Dry in halves and turn inside out
or cut into quarters. Pre-treat to
help retain color.
Bananas Remove peel, cut into 1/4"
slices.
Blueberries Wash and remove stems. Blanch
until skins crack.
Canned Fruit Drain well and slice if necessary.
Cherries Do not stem until ready to
prepare. Pit when 50% dry.
Pitting is optional.
Citrus Fruit Peel (optional), slice 3/8" thick.
Cranberries Wash and remove stems. Blanch
until skins crack.
Coconut Remove dark outer skin, slice
3/8" thick.
Figs Remove stems and halve.

DRYING FRUITS

Average
Drying Time Uses
4-10 hours
6-12 hours
10-18 hours
6-12 hours
18-26 hours
6-12 hours
10-18 hours
8-15 hours
Applesauce, pies,
cobblers, rings, baking
and snacks
8-16 hour Baking, granola and
snacks
Snacks, baby food,
granola and baking
Ice cream, yogurt,
granola, snacks and
baking
Baking, granola and
snacks
Baking, granola and
snacks
Flavorings when
powdered
Ice cream, yogurt,
granola, snacks and
baking
3-8 hours Baking, granola and
snacks
Fillings, cakes, puddings,
breads and cookies
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