Dehydrating is an excellent way to preserve your harvest, make healthy snacks, and have fruit and vegetables available in the winter.
I love to have dehydrated cranberries on hand to put into my oatmeal, granola, yogurt, and baked items.
Dehydrating fresh cranberries is easy to do. After washing your cranberries, cut them in half to expose the flesh. If using a dehydrator that has the heating element on the bottom, place cranberries, cut side down on mesh sheets. Put cover on. Set temperature to 130 degrees Farenheit. Dehydrate for 10-14 hours. Check the cranberries to make sure they are completely dry. You’re better off drying for longer than the minimum hours, rather than not having the cranberries done completely. If they’re not dried completely, when you store your item, you’ll have spoilage.
Once they've 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 they're 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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31 июл 2024
