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Page 1: ...10 TRAY DIGITAL STAINLESS STEEL EXC10EL MANUAL 041615 www ExcaliburDehydrator com ...

Page 2: ...Recipes 16 21 Tess Masters 16 Carol Alt 17 Jason Wrobel 18 Marie Claire Hermans 19 Eva Rawposa 20 Brendan Brazier 20 Matt Amsden 21 Kristina Gabrielle Carillo Bucaram 21 Christy Smith 21 Introduction Working on a simple premise the Excalibur Dehydrator removes water from food by a continuous circulation of thermostatically controlled warm air A variety of foods from bright golden kernels of farm f...

Page 3: ...or lack of experience and knowledge of using the appliance Only persons who properly understand the safe use of the appliance the hazards involved shall use this appliance Children should only operate the appliance under close supervision and in no case should they play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision 19 This appliances is not inte...

Page 4: ...o rough shipping Accessories are missing Kitchen accessories are shipped in the dehydrator box with exception of larger items like the apple peeler v slicer jerky gun or cannon They are placed on the side of the dehydrator and may have slid underneath Double check by removing all packaging Paraflexx sheets are the same color as the corrugated box so look closely For Product Registration or if you ...

Page 5: ... Start key and the Time Subtract key simultaneously for two seconds Step 4 To select two time two temp mode press the Stop key and the Time Subtract key simultaneously for two seconds Step 5 Set temperature time Press temp key once to change by 1 increments or press and hold for rapid change Step 6 Press time key once to change by 1 minute increments or press and hold briefly for 15 minute increme...

Page 6: ... side down Pliable 22 30 hours Grapes Wash remove stems cut in half or leave whole skin side down Blanching will reduce drying time by 50 Pliable 22 30 hours Nectarines Wash pit and peel Cut into 3 8 slices dry skin side down Pliable 8 16 hours Peaches Wash pit and peel if desired 1 4 slices Pliable 8 16 hours Pears Wash remove core peel 1 4 slices or 1 4 the pear Pliable 8 16 hours Persimmons Was...

Page 7: ...ery 4 8 hours Onions Remove root top and skin 1 4 slices 1 8 rings or chop Dry at 145ºF 63ºC Leathery 4 8 hours Peas Shell peas wash and steam only until they indent rinse with cold water blot dry with paper towel Brittle 4 8 hours Peppers Remove stem seeds and white section Wash and pat dry chop or cut 1 4 strips or rings Leathery 4 8 hours Popcorn Leave kernels on cob until well dried then remov...

Page 8: ... throughout the entire dehydrating cycle Food Temperature vs Air Temperature During the dehydration process the food temperature is generally 20 to 30 degrees F cooler than the air temperature due to the effects of evaporation Enzymes and Temperature There are many varying opinions among raw foodists concerning the temperature at which enzymes become deactivated The most frequently quoted temperat...

Page 9: ...up of juice into 1 quart of lukewarm water and soak for 10 minutes Note fruit juice is only 1 6 as effective as pure ascorbic acid and may add taste to your food Honey Dip Honey dips are used quite frequently on fruits to be dried The honey will make fruit considerably sweeter and will add calories as well Dissolve 1 cup of sugar in 3 cups of hot water Allow mixture to cool until lukewarm and add ...

Page 10: ...pple Plums Summer Squash July Good Buys Apricots Bananas Blueberries Cabbage Cantaloupe Cherries Corn Cucumbers Dill Eggplant Figs Gravenstein Apples Green Beans Nectarines Okra Peaches Peppers Prunes Watermelon August Good Buys Apples Bananas Beets Berries Cabbage Carrots Corn Cucumbers Dill Eggplant Figs Melons Nectarines Peaches Pears Peppers Plums Potatoes Summer Squash Tomatoes September Good...

Page 11: ...on is reduced Why should the edges of my fruit leather be thicker than the center With fruit leathers the edges of the mixture tend to dry first If the edges are the same thickness as the center they will dry too quickly and become brittle My fruit leathers are very thin and brittle I d like to make them like the ones sold commercially How can I do that Juicy fresh fruits such as strawberries can ...

Page 12: ...ke Trout 11 1 Mackerel 9 9 Monkfish 1 5 Mullet 6 0 Ocean Perch 1 4 Pollock 1 3 Rainbow Trout 6 8 Rockfish 0 2 Salmon 9 3 Sea Bass 1 6 Sea Herring 2 8 Sea Trout 3 8 Shark 5 2 Shrimp 1 6 Smelt 2 0 Snapper 1 1 Sole 1 4 Tuna 5 1 Whitefish 7 2 Whiting 1 3 Yellow Perch 1 1 PB Leathers are an easy answer to the often heard request of What is there to eat Yogurt leftover fruits or vegetables can be pureed...

Page 13: ...r perk yourself up with persimmons Challenge yourself to master them all General Rules for Dehydrating Fruits If fruits or vegetables are to be dried with skins on they should be washed thoroughly Some fruits like grapes and certain berries have a natural wax coating that must be removed by checking Uniform slicing makes a big difference in how evenly your fruit dries Dehydrating Most fruits do no...

Page 14: ...n the trays so they are not touching Dehydrate the leaves at no more than 95 F 35 C until the leaves are crisp enough to crumble in your hand Looking for an after school energy snack or a healthy treat before a big game Heading out on the trail Dried fruit and nut trail mix is easy to do in an Excalibur dehydrator and you can personalize it to your taste Add dry fruits to include natural sugars al...

Page 15: ...the containers on the bottom of the dehydrator set the temperature for 115 F 46 C and heat for 3 hours Using a higher temperature would destroy the yogurt culture If the yogurt has set cool it If not continue to check the batch every 15 minutes until it does After the finished yogurt has cooled add the fruit or flavoring before placing it in the refrigerator If sweetening is desired use powdered s...

Page 16: ...the dehydrator set the thermostat to 115 F 46 C and allow the unit to pre heat Place a shallow pan of water on the bottom of the dehydrator Insert a drying tray above the water and place the bowl of dough on the tray Cover the dough with a cloth to keep it from drying out Allow the dough 30 minutes to 1 hour of time to rise When it has risen continue with preparation to your recipe Re Crisping You...

Page 17: ...t for hanging Dried Macrame Beads With a little ingenuity you can dehydrate vegetables for use as beads in macrame and other crafts Dough Art Dough art is a fun craft for children and adults Roll the dough coil it braid it stamp it or press it to make wall plaques napkin rings jewelry figurines small sculptures and even Christmas tree ornaments Cheese Potpourri Arts Crafts Cottage Cheese WHAT YOU ...

Page 18: ...e the extra granulated garlic onto the kale and toss through Place in your Excalibur dehydrator on 105 F 41 C or about 4 6 hours until crispy What You ll Need 1 large bunch of curly green kale about 8 firmly packed cups 1 cup raw cashews soaked in filtered water for 2 4 hours soaking is optional 1 8 cup filtered water as needed for desired consistency 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 4 cup nu...

Page 19: ... enough of the vinaigrette to coat To assemble Spread the pizza sauce over the crusts Arrange the salad over the crusts cut the pizza into slices and serve Serves 2 4 Hints and Tips The pizza crust takes under 30 minutes to put together but it does involve some advance planning to soak the nuts and a full day for dehydrating the pizza crust A strategic way to go about this is to put together the c...

Page 20: ...e processor bowl and add to the baking dish Spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish and fold in the reserved pecans and dried cherries Mix with your hands Press with even medium pressure to make a flat even distribution of the batter Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour to set the brownie batter Once set cut the brownies to the size you desire If you want warm brownies place t...

Page 21: ...he head of the spoon Finish with some fresh herbs out of your garden or some course black pepper Serve like this or warm them up in your dehydrator at 108 F 42 C Some tips from Marie Claire If you want a thinner sauce add a little bit of water These vegetable stacks are perfect with a fresh green salad The longer these vegetables marinate the softer they become Enjoy as a starter vegetable side or...

Page 22: ...a time into falafel balls Place these balls directly onto your Excalibur dehydrator sheets and dehydrate for 2 12 hours depending on how moist you prefer the inside to be The longer you dehydrate the more crisp the outside becomes Eva Rawposa Brendan Brazier BrendanBrazier formulatorofVEGA andcreator of Zon Fitness and Thrive Foods Direct Brendan is widely considered by many as an authority in pla...

Page 23: ...process until you achieve the desired consistency Serve and enjoy PUmpkin Nut cakes cup raw pumpkin seeds soaked 4 6 hours cup raw walnuts cup raw pecans Pulse your ingredients in the food processor until the mixture holds together when pressed against the side of the bowl Dump out onto waxed paper and flatten roll out to about thick At this point you could cut them into circles with a cookie cutt...

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