I use a L’Equip 306200 500-Watt 6-Tray Food Dehydrator, Gray for my drying. I have found it to be a hard-working machine for the past 4 or 5 years. It works great and looks good – always a bonus. So I got it down and washed up the apples. Last fall I came across a Norpro Apple… Continue reading Dried Apple Rings
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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
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