Dehydrating is an excellent way to preserve your harvest, make healthy snacks, and have fruit and vegetables available in the winter.
I love eating dried apples as a crunchy snack. I also will put them into my oatmeal as well as when I bake.
Dehydrating apples is so easy to do! Wash, and peel off any stickers. Slice into 1/4″ thickness. Arrange onto the dehydrator trays. Put cover on. Set temperature to 130 degrees Farenheit. Dehydrate for 3-6 hours. (My preference is 10 hours). Check the apples to make sure they are completely dry. They should be brittle and break apart if you left them for 10 hours. If you only dehydrated for 3-6 hours, they will be flexible. You’re better off drying for longer than the minimum hours, rather than not having the apples done completely. If they’re not dried completely, when you store your apples, you’ll have spoilage. Once the apples have dried, let them sit for 30 min before you put them into your storage container. They are still warm from being in the dehydrator, and thus you’ll get moisture in your container, and again, you’ll have spoilage.
Once the apple slices have cooled, you can start gathering them for your container. For short term storage, I use plastic bags. For long term storage, I use glass jars with food grade oxygen absorbers. Don’t forget to date your containers so that you can rotate your food!
I am using a 9-Tray Excalibur Dehydrator with a Timer.
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I love my dehydrator and use it for all types of fruits and veggies. If at all possible, get one with a timer, as it makes a big difference in getting the best results without overdrying your food.
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Food Oxygen Absorbers
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12 апр 2015
