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FOOD
PREPERATION
DRYING TIME
USES
Apples
Pare, core, cut into thin
rings or slices. Pre-‐
treat with lemon juice.
8-‐14 hours
Applesauce, pies,
rings, snacks,
breads and cookies
Apricots
Cut in half, remove pit
and cut in quarters
Pre-‐treat
22-‐37 hours
Desserts, muesli,
meat dishes, pies
and sauces
Bananas
Peel, cut in 1/4" slices
6-‐14 hours
Snacks, baby food,
granola, cookies,
and banana bread
Blueberries
Wash and remove
stems Dip in boiling
water until skins crack
10-‐20 hours
Breads, baked
goods, snacks, ice
cream, yogurt
Cherries
Wash, remove stems
and pit
18-‐28 hours
Breads, baked
goods and snacks
Citrus Fruits
Peel, if desired Slice
1/4" thick
6-‐14 hours
Flavorings when
powdered
Cranberries
Wash and remove
stems Dip in boiling
water until skins crack
10-‐20 hours
Breads, baked goods,
snacks ice cream,
yogurt
Coconut
Remove dark outer
skin,
slice 1/4" thick
3-‐10 hours
Cakes, cookies,
desserts and granola
Figs
Remove stems
Cut in half
8-‐16 hours
Fillings, cakes,
puddings, breads
and cookies
Grapes
Leave whole, remove
stems
(if blanched)
22-‐36 hours
6-‐10 hours
Raisins; use in baked
goods, cereals and
snacks
Kiwi
Peel, slice 1/4" to 3/8"
thick
5-‐14 hours
Snacks
Lemon Powder
Zest of Rind
8-‐14 hours
Seasoning rubs and
marinade
Mangos
Remove skin, slice 3/8"
thick
6-‐18 hours
Snacks, cereals and
baked goods
Melons
Remove skin & seeds
Cut 1/4-‐3/8" thick
8-‐20 hours
Snacks
FRUITS DRYING GUIDE
Fruit juices containing ascorbic acid may be used as a natural pre-‐treatment to reduce
browning. Although there will be some loss of color, pineapple, orange, lemon, or lime juice
can be used. Ascorbic acid mixtures, available from your supermarket, can also be used.
Follow the directions on the package. Slice fruit directly into juice or ascorbic acid mixture.
Soak 5 minutes and place on trays. Fruits can also be dipped in honey or a honey/juice mixture.
NATURAL PRE-‐TREATMENT