Let us wander farther down the lane of dehydrating…to raisins. Raisins? Yes, the mostly unloved dried fruit (berry) of the grocery aisle. Which is easy to see why – most raisins are bland and or hard. There are so many varieties of grapes though, seedless and seeded. Considering one is lucky to see more than… Continue reading Dehydrating Grapes Into Raisins
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Dehydrating Rosehips
In modern times one might question the wisdom of dehydrating rose hips. It is easy to forget that they are truly a food, one rich in Vitamin C and also tastes great. Snappy, tart and simply wild. They make a lovely herbal tea in winter once dried, and can be soaked fresh in handmade syrups… Continue reading Dehydrating Rosehips
Dried Pears
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
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