Pears are very easy, although messier than say apples, to dry. As soon as they ripen (the color of ripeness does depend on the variety), wash the pears, then peel a few at a time. Fill a large mixing bowl with the juice of one lemon (strained of seeds) and 6 to 8 cups of water. Quarter the… Continue reading Dried Pears
Month: September 2012
Dehydrating Green Beans
Dried Green Beans Directions: Take fresh green beans, wash and sort, tossing any shriveled or limp ones. Cut off the tips on both ends, then slice into bite size pieces. Bring a large pot of water to boil, preferably a pasta or stock pot with a pasta insert. If you have an insert, use it. Add the beans… Continue reading Dehydrating Green Beans
Dehydrating Pumpkin
I have some ideas coming up that I needed dried pumpkin puree for. Drying pumpkin is a great learner or beginner project, it is hard to mess it up. You can either cook up and puree fresh pumpkins or use canned. If you go the canned route I suggest using brand Farmers Market Organic Pumpkin.… Continue reading Dehydrating Pumpkin
Vanilla Honey Peach Butter
Vanilla Honey Peach Butter Ingredients: 18 ripe peaches, about 6 to 7 pounds ¼ cup water 2¼ cups granulated sugar, preferably organic ¾ cup raw honey, preferably locally sourced 2 tsp pure vanilla extract Directions: Jars & Lids – Wash and rinse the jars; put them into a big stockpot; cover the jars with water… Continue reading Vanilla Honey Peach Butter
Dried Peaches
Take as many peaches as you like, that are ripe. Being ripe is important – you will get out of it what you put in. Wash them under running water to remove the fuzzy covering, dry off gently, then peel. Run a knife around to make quarters and pit. Then slice evenly as desired. Fill the dehydrator trays so they have… Continue reading Dried Peaches