Natural Fruit Chips in an Excalibur Dehydrator

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Most store bought dehydrated fruit is soaked in sugar and preserved with sulfites... plus they're outrageously expensive - YIKES!
Making your own naturally dehydrated fruit is cheap and easier than you think, plus they taste like the real thing... because that's exactly what they are! :) Enjoy!
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@SONGZPRINCESS 10 лет назад

Loved the video. You really helped me get a better understanding.

@retrodog63 5 лет назад

You are indeed a cool mom. Great for the kids and great for the whole family. Thanks for the tip on the meat slicer. I have one laying around that I haven't used in years, and wasn't planning on it since I stopped eating meat. Now I have a use for it. Yay!!!

@PatioLinkPetDoors 8 лет назад

I really enjoyed your video, you explained everything so nice and I love your idea with slicer. I will follow what you have done too :) Thank you, Ivana

@castleofcostamesa8291 6 лет назад

Thank you for your video. Your baby is like a bright and adorable sunshine!!

@jammymommy 12 лет назад

That's one cute baby!!! I'd love to start doing this for my family!! Thanks for sharing!

@TheLintee 12 лет назад

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on dehydrating. The video was very well done. Your awesome!

@christiannamendoza5750 9 лет назад

So excited to try these out!!

@gorgeousbeauty7347 4 года назад

Wow i never thought of this thankyou for the idea.

@prboes6 12 лет назад

Nice video, just what I was looking for. Great idea with the slicer. The dried pineapple is to die for.

@sophiebuzora9616 4 года назад

Thanks for the great video and special thanks for showing us your beautiful little Angel!

@ewd67 12 лет назад

Good show ! Your explanations are very good !

@azdansmith 6 лет назад

Great job on this video. Thank you!

@gregorychamberlin448 8 лет назад

Great Video and Ideas. Also I would like to say that is one very cute little one.

@Ovalbugmann 8 лет назад

Goodday.. & Thanks Erica!, I enjoyed your apple chips presentation a lot, your nice/friendly speaking style and mannerism made it a joy to watch! If this was a process speech in my college communication class you would have certainly gotten an A+. :D

@Dy699 12 лет назад

Thank you, that was very helpful!

@Coolnar13 12 лет назад

your baby is adorable!! :) thanks for this

@papabearfor3 12 лет назад

Very good---thank you. I've got to get a dehydrater.

@MISSINGROGERHOWARTH 12 лет назад

I can totally relate about how juicy melons are, but have a new dehydrator on the way, and I am just so ready to try any and everything in it. You're welcome. Thanks and may God bless you and yours, that was very sweet of you, because I need all of the blessings, and prayers that I could get=))).

@glfh6760 10 лет назад

An horizontal spiralizer is the tool of choice for my arthritic hands to simultaneously peel, seed and slice apples. The slicer is really an excellent idea for harder things like butternut squash, jicama and beets. Thank you for the tip :-D !!!

@elizabethnavarro4267 5 лет назад

Hallo!!!! I've bought a Excalibur dehidrator machine. The first thing i've done was some kale green. That was awesome. In my day off will do apples, pineapples and mango. I did enjoy your video. Beautiful fruits cuts.

@DiannaAtherton 4 года назад

How are you liking your dehydrator

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

Thanks! I've been through several of the vertical dehydrators and found that they dehydrated unevenly, leaked onto the heating element (which did not smell good), broke easily, I couldn't adjust the temperature for Living Foods or remove trays so I could dehydrate larger items (like Kale Chips & Pineapple). The Excalibur Dehydrator solved all of those problems and I L-O-V-E it! I have used regularly for the past 4 years and it is a work horse! =) Hope that helps! =) God Bless! ~ Erika

@cookingwithalittlespice 8 лет назад

Great video thank you

@aLittleInsanity 11 лет назад

@novelista14 is correct. Store bought Banana chips are soaked in a sugar solution, and then deep fried in oil to make them crispy. Naturally dehydrated banana slices will crisp up nicely, but not crispy. We've grown to love the chewy banana 'candy' (as we call it) & sometimes dip the banana in coconut & cinnamon before dehydrating for a tasty variation! Just be sure to spritz the bananas with a lemon/water solution before dehydrating to keep them from browning. Hope that helps! God Bless! ~Erika

@mekahall5603 9 лет назад

Thank you so much for this video!

@mekahall5603 9 лет назад

Great job!

@Skuunt 12 лет назад

Good video! thanks!!

@MsCLJordan 12 лет назад

It has been a while since I have dehydrated any fruit but, I learned that the juice from the pineapple was a great preserving agent to keep my apples and peaches from turning brown. When I used lemon juice and water, I found it was to sour. I hope this helps. PS Love, Love, Love dehydrated pineapple. Sweet as candy.

@darcybrooker 6 лет назад

Fantastic well done :)

@angiem1124 7 лет назад

Cute kid. Chips looks good!

@chica418 11 лет назад

I just bought one this weekend, and it's not loud at all! I was expecting a blowdryer but really the fan is very quiet, quieter than my stove fan on 'low'.

@BiggCleve2 8 лет назад

fantastic!

@chefstravels8429 3 года назад

Great video, thanks, but would be useful to know if you are using F or C degrees as the wrong setting could make a great difference.

@PedroPerez_1 12 лет назад

You're Awesome ! thanks

@ilovea4eva 10 лет назад

Hi, do we need to use oil to make it crispy or is that lemon water solution enough to make it crispy? I like it really really crispy so what temperature would I need to set it at? Also, I am purchasing a cheap small dehydrator, would this still work? (would it be crispy?). Thank you! btw your baby is so cute!

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

Thank you so much for the sweet comment! Sounds like you're starting a journey to a healthier lifestyle... You will not regret it! I wish you the very best! God Bless! ~Erika

@aLittleInsanity 14 лет назад

@4007fairview What timing, that's amazing! :) Thanks for the comment!! I look forward to hearing what you end up dehydrating and how it turns out! :) God Bless! ~ Erika

@iandire3050 10 лет назад

Thank you

@MegaYogateacher 11 лет назад

OH I was hoping to see what they looked like when they came out.!

@ppger44 9 лет назад

Great video! But, even the extra money you spent on the timer model, wouldn't you still have to check the food to make sure you need more drying time? I have the 9 tray Excaliber and I love it, but, I still have to rotate trays for making leathers. Do a video on pear leathers please.

@MaryGadsby 12 лет назад

Thank you for the video and tips, off to try some now! Had to leave a comment about your beautiful, happy baby :)

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

@brettburky Thanks for the comment! Congrats on the new Dehydrator! It is helpful to have even slices, but it may also help if you raise the temp to 115 degrees. Trust me, you will not lose any nutrients since the moisture in the apples will keep the temp low. Plus, you will avoid any bacterial growth that comes from sitting too long. Also, be sure that your heating coils are warming up - they can shift during shipment - check Excalibur's FAQ's for help on this. God Bless! ~ Erika

@babythebabyslings 12 лет назад

So please tell me more about the spray you are using. do you use fresh lemon juice? Why do you have so much mixed, does it not go bad easily or did you have a ton things to spray it on that day?

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

@babythebabyslings I typically use 3 parts water to 1 part pure lemon juice (fresh is always best, but you can also use all natural bottled juice). When I really want to preserve the color (such as apples & bananas), I use a 2 to 1 ratio, or straight juice. Be sure to coat the fruit generously... you will go through more than you think, but if you have any left over, you can store it in the fridge for 2-4 weeks before it goes bad. Thanks & God Bless ~ Erika

@aLittleInsanity 11 лет назад

You're exactly right! This is especially important if you live in a humid environment. Depending on what you're dehydrating, this can be a valuable tip so the food doesn't spoil. Thanks for the comment! =) God Bless! ~Erika

@AngiesPantry58 7 лет назад

Is the lemon water to stop discoloration of the fruit ?

@trayc6708 8 лет назад

I hear many different things about what temperature. Does it depend on what kind of Dehydrator you have? I don't own a fancy Excalibur but mine is decent. It does have temperature settings. About to use it.

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

It depends on how long you store it in the freezer. I've found that freezing works great if you use them right away... otherwise I love dehydrating and then using a food sealer to preserve them longer. The only problem with freezing, is that it only slows down the ripening / rotting process unless you blanch (quick boil) the items first... same with canning - you almost always have to cook the food & then heat up the can to seal it and prevent bacteria growth. Hope that helps! God Bless! ~Erika

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

Yes! You are right, Pineapple Juice makes a great preserver for the dehydrated fruit - plus it tastes delicious too! =) Pineapple is my favorite dehydrated fruit! God Bless! ~Erika

@premasru 7 лет назад

Nice idea with the slicer and the lemon spray. I was disappointed because you didn't show the finished product.

@tenpa80 5 лет назад

Charmian O'Brien Agree!

@christinemartin1352 8 лет назад

Could you write the recipe you used for those fruit chips? Also how did you remove the core from the apple to keep the fruit still whole?

@creating1_c1999 11 лет назад

nice video!

@clockworklilac 12 лет назад

Thank you for the upload. I'm wondering what the noise level is on the excalibur models. I'm just wondering if it's worth investing the extra money in the one with the timer so that I can run it while we're at work instead of trying to talk over it all evening or having it running overnight. Is it a loud machine?

@puneetsah2574 Год назад

Wow. Please share link from where to buy the slicer thx 🙏

@4007fairview 14 лет назад

Hi Erika ~ Well, I didn't use the electric slicer to slice them - but I'm dehydrating your pineapple rings. I've been dehydrating pineapple for some time, but I've never done rings. Always bits and pieces (to make Ani Phyo's Donut Holes here on RU-vid). Yes, the timing was great, I'm so thankful to know about using the slicer and that I didn't go ahead and sell ours. We enjoy a light sprinkling of cinnamon on the apple slices and then dehydrate. Thanks again! Debbie *Ü*

@danthadon87 12 лет назад

Great video! Where did you get the excalibur with a timer? Because i can't find it on amazon. What do the increments of time on the timer read as?

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

Thanks for the sweet comment! =) I know your family would love these, they're always a winner when I make them! God Bless! ~Erika

@minty5376 6 лет назад

So crispy

@ARCHIVESOCIETY 12 лет назад

This looks nice! I think using a Mandoline would actually be quicker though?

@dr.vicsanchezjr1200 7 лет назад

Yes, that's true!

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

@david88at Yes, it can take anywhere from 6-24 hours depending on the thickness of your fruit/veggies and how chewy or crispy you want the finished product to be. As an example, when I dehydrate Banana rounds that start off about 1/4" thick - it usually takes about 18 hours for them to dehydrate so they can be packaged without molding in the fridge. Another great RU-vidr on this subject is @dehydrate2store, she has a great collection of dehydration 'how to' videos. Thanks & God Bless! ~Erika

@teachmetostyle 11 лет назад

Erika I have the 9 tray excalibur with timer and new to dehydrating. I love banana chips. But after 15 hours mine are chewy. I want a chip. What do you suggest? I just popped them back in so ill see what happens.

@BabyKieransParty 12 лет назад

hahaa I love how your in mama mode always thinking of keeping the little people safe... made me smile. To hear somone thinking like me ('',)

@lisamasotti965 11 месяцев назад

Will be trying these out. Oh btw, can’t access your website.

@vickyironbar5776 9 лет назад

great video. please can you share the make of your equipments ? and what is the best packaging material to use to package your dried fruits for sale

@aLittleInsanity 9 лет назад

Hi Vicky... I use an Excalibur Dehydrator with 9 Trays & Love it!! I don't sell my treats, so I can't help you with suggestions about packaging. God Bless! ~Erika

@scottson2 12 лет назад

QQ, to cut the apples cleanly did you have to purchase a smooth blade, or the "ham" blade? looking at some chefs choice slicers and wasn't sure if I would need that blade to cut softer veggies and fruits.. thanks for the info.. :)

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

Great Questions! We aren't 100% Raw or Vegan... but different diet preferences / restrictions in ourselves & our children have us eating a primarily Raw & Whole Food Diet with very little meat (if any at all). B12 can be found in Nutritional Yeast, and especially in Spirulina - which our family consumes daily. As for Zinc - there is enough in the veggies & nuts that we eat & Selenium too, as well as in Fish & eggs. Hope that helps! God Bless! ~Erika

@aLittleInsanity 11 лет назад

Hi Lisa! I think a mandolin would work great! Just be sure to watch those fingers! =) And I also think that vacuum sealing them will make them last much longer. I've frozen fruit leather before, and it keeps great - just be sure to set it out for a little bit so it can soften before eating it. Hope that helps! God Bless! ~Erika

@juanibarra4123 8 лет назад

is it BPA safe? what are the trays made of?

@aLittleInsanity 13 лет назад

@MrViolentlyHappy Thanks for the comment & the sweet words about my baby! :) I'm sure you'll get a VitaMix & Dehydrator... hang in there! It took a loooong time for me to save up for one and a lot of garage sales to raise the money. Someday you are going to be an awesome parent to your children as you pass on the love for eating healthy. God Bless! ~ Erika

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

@15leogirl Good Question! I have the Excalibur 9 Tray model # 3926T (with timer), and I think I paid somewhere around $225 with free shipping, and it came with their signature Non-Stick Liners. If you have any more questions, Excalibur has great customer service... if you call, tell them Erika from A Little Insanity says 'Hello!' =) God Bless! ~Erika

@spalomin0 12 лет назад

How much power does that dehydrator consume, and is it loud?

@Sweetkikr 11 лет назад

What's your take on using a mandolin instead of the food slicer? I only ask because I have one, and I'm not working right now so I'd love to save the money. Also I was planning to prepare these and freeze some after I have vacuum sealed them in plastic bags. D you know how they come out of the freezer?

@aLittleInsanity 13 лет назад

@alejonsu Thanks for the comment! I hope your dehydrator came & that you are enjoying it... Bananas are one of our family favorites to dehydrate! We've got about 600 bananas ready to harvest in our backyard, so our Excalibur Dehydrator will be working overtime soon! =) God Bless! ~ Erika

@TheGreenMargarita 3 года назад

Whats the ratio for your lemon spray?

@TheAnimeBlaze 9 лет назад

If the fruits are super crispy, do they still need to be refrigerated?

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

Dehydrating at higher temps (like 185 degrees for beef jerky) would probably have a greater impact on your power. But, I only use mine for 'Living Foods', so the temp rarely goes past 105 - 115 degrees (so the heating element doesn't work as hard. Mine runs often & I've had no noticeable increase in my electric bill. The fan is powerful, and it does make noise, but I keep mine in the kitchen and can easily hold a conversation without it interfering. Hope that helps! =) God Bless! ~Erika

@sedanidissanayaka3353 4 года назад

Its soo simple

@2CraftySeniors 7 лет назад

I found my meat slicer at a thrift store for ten bucks. Most of my small appliances come from thrift stores actually. So many people get rid of stuff like that and sometimes it's brand new because it was a gift to someone and it sat in their cupboard until they got rid of it.

@scenethelite 6 лет назад

Ebba Lytle omg me too! I just found a new dehydrator in its original box with the manuals for $7 for my healthy diet. Glad I'm not the only weirdo who hoards thrift store appliances... but they seriously don't make food appliances like they used to! I found this vintage Baconizer (a bacon toasted oven that separates the drippings and built solid as a rock!) that my grams used to have. Lol. I was like "crap, do I get the unused food dehydrator, the crockpot with lid & liner, or the baconizer?! OMG GETS'EM ALL!!! Lol. We should start a channel on vintage thrift store food appliances & their many uses... came across a rare vintage milk pasteurizer and was like "the things I could do with that!!!" Lol.

@scenethelite 6 лет назад

Couldn't even find a RU-vid tutorial for this baconizer and was soooo sad. But they used make bacon on weekends for the fam, jerky, meatballs... I swear they always had something going in it and their massive homemade dehydrator! Us kids used to go sneak food out of them while they were cooking, & they'd find a tray or 2 missing when the timer went off. 😂✊🏽

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

Oooh, I haven't tried Okra yet - but it sounds great! Let me know when you get the recipe together - I may have to try it! =) God Bess! ~Erika

@TheBusyGardener 12 лет назад

Isn't freezing the next best to eating fresh? Then Dehydrating, then canning?

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

@clockworklilac Our Excalibur Dehydrator sits on the counter in our kitchen and often runs 24/7. The noise is obvious, but not so loud that I can't talk on my phone. It's kind of like having a fan running on low in the background... I don't even notice anymore. I know someone that keeps their dehydrator on a shelf in the garage so they don't have to hear it at all. I love the timer on mine, but you can also set a kitchen timer/alarm to turn it off manually. God Bless! ~ Erika

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

It's just the standard serrated (meat?) blade that comes with the Chef's Choice Food Slicer Model 610 from Amazon, but I've noticed it's gone up in price... they have a link to a different model (the 609), which is cheaper and looks like it might have the same functions. Hope that helps! =) God Bless! ~Erika

@EcoEarthCandles 11 лет назад

The studies we have seen recommend not allowing the temp to rise past 118 degrees or it starts to break down the enzymes. So the question is, what is the proper temp?

@sugarcube700 9 лет назад

Do you know the Ezidri dehydrator?

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

@giannadapple That's a good question! I have never used my dehydrator to make rabbit treats - but I'm sure that with the right recipe, it would be great! God Bless! ~ Erika

@4007fairview 11 лет назад

I made a batch a couple weeks ago and set them at about 140 instead of my usual 110. These did come out brittle. Personally, I like them a lot better on 110

@AmoPerrosMás 9 лет назад

Thanks for the great video! I just got an Excalibur 9 tray dehydrator & a bunch of fruit. :) Do you freeze your fruit after you dehydrate it to kill any bacteria? I read that somewhere but only one place mentioned it. How long before your fruit is ready to eat? Does it have to condition? Thanks!

@aLittleInsanity 9 лет назад

Hi Susan! No, there's no need to freeze or condition your fruit after dehydrating it. I usually use my food sealer to vacuum seal it if it's not going to get eaten right away... Otherwise I just store it in my fridge in a ziplock bag. :) Hope that helps! God Bless! ~Erika

@AmoPerrosMás 9 лет назад

A Little Insanity Thanks Erika! I have my first 9 trays full and dehydrating. It smells so good. I might need a meat slicer now! :)

@dharshinibala3450 6 лет назад

Whats the slice thickness

@aLittleInsanity 13 лет назад

@chrismd00 LOL! Thanks for the comment! God Bless! ~ Erika

@leslimejja5529 5 лет назад

Do you make beef jerky?

@iandire3050 10 лет назад

Hi erika, where did you buy your slicer? What brand is it? Perfect fruit...congrats!!!

@MountainMama1000 10 лет назад

She said Chef's Choice was the brand

@15leogirl 12 лет назад

How much was your dehydrator?

@elnywidjaja9885 5 лет назад

Can you make fruit chips transparent?

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

@danthadon87 I have the Excalibur 9 Tray model # 3926T which I bought directly through the Excalibur company in Sacramento, California. The timer is a simple dial timer that lets you set it up to 26 hours. It's a handy feature to have, but unnecessary if you plan on keeping an eye on your foods or have another kitchen timer you can use to remind you to check the progress. =) God Bless! ~Erika

@aLittleInsanity 12 лет назад

@99sra Most, but not all... I try to find a balance in our house by making sure we maintain at least a 50/50 ratio of raw to cooked whole food. Thanks for the comment! God Bless! ~Erika