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Fruit Preparation T
able
Approx.
Fruit
Preparation
Dryness T
est (Hours)
Apples
Pare, core and cut slices or rings
pliable
5 to 6
Artichokes
Cut into 1/8-inch strips
brittle
5 to 13
Apricots
Clean, cut in halves or in slices
pliable
12 to 38
Bananas
Peel and cut into 1/8-inch slices
crisp
8 to 38
Berries
Cut strawberries into 3/8-inch slices, other berries whole
no moisture
8 to 26
Cherries
Pitting is optional, or pit when 50% dry
leathery
8 to 34
Cranberries
Chop or leave whole
pliable
6 to 26
Dates
Pit and slice
leathery
6 to 26
Figs
Slice
leathery
6 to 26
Grapes
Leave whole
pliable
8 to 38
Nectarines
Cut in half, dry with skin side down. Pit when 50% dry
pliable
8 to 26
Orange Rind
Peel in long strips
brittle
8 to 16
Peaches
Pit when 50% dry
. Halve or quarter with cut side up
pliable
10 to 34
Pears
Peel and slice
pliable
8 to 30