FOOD
Cut in ¼" slices and dip
Apples
in 1/4 cup lemon juice +
Cut in ¼" slices and dip
Bananas
in 1/4 cup lemon juice +
Cherries
Orange peels and
slices
Pineapple rings
Wash and towel dry. Cut
Strawberries
in 1/2" slices. Place skin
(outside) down on rack
Red peppers
coarsely about 1" pieces
Wash and towel dry. Cut
Mushrooms
Tomatoes
Oregano, sage,
parsley, thyme,
fennel
Use basil leaves 3 to 4
inches from top. Spray
Basil
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS - DEHYDRATE
PREPARATION
2 cups water solution
2 cups water solution
Wash and towel dry.
Remove pits
Peel and cut in 1/4"
slices
Towel dry
Wash and towel dry.
Remove stems, chop
off stem end. Cut into
1/8" slices
Wash, drain well.and
towel dry. Cut in 1/8"
slices.
Rinse and dry with
paper towel
with water, shake off
moisture and pat dry
APPROXIMATE TIME
(hrs)
11-15
10-15
10-15
Peels:2-4
Slices: 12-16
Canned: 9-13
Fresh: 8-12
12-17
16-20
7-12
16-23
3-5
3-5
23
DONE WHEN...
Slightly pliable
Soft, pliable
Pliable, leathery, chewy
Orange peel: dry and brittle.
Orange slices: skins are dry and
brittle, fruit is slightly
Soft and pliable
Dry, brittle
Leathery with no moisture inside
Tough and leathery, dry
Dry, brick red colour
Crisp and brittle
Crisp and brittle