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Expect a variance in the time needed to dry dierent fruits. Drying times are
aected by the amount of fruit, thickness and the moisture content of the
food itself. The guidelines are general. For more accurate drying times, keep
records of your own experiences. Refer to page 12 for more information on
pre-treatment.
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Apples
Pare, core, cut in
3⁄8” slices.
Pre-treat.
4-10 hrs.
Applesauce, pies,
cobblers, rings,
snacks, breads and
cookies.
Apricots
Cut in half, remove
pit and cut in
quarters. Pre-treat.
8-16 hrs.
Desserts, muesli,
meat dishes, pies
and sauces.
Bananas
Peel, cut in 3⁄8”
slices or divide
lengthwise.
6-12 hrs.
Snacks, baby food,
granola, cookies,
and banana bread.
Blueberries
Wash and remove
stems. Dip in
boiling water until
skins crack.
10-18 hrs.
Breads, baked
goods, snacks, ice
cream, yogurt.
Canned Fruit
Drain well. If small,
place on mesh
screen.
6-12 hrs.
Snacks, breads,
granola.
Cherries
Wash, remove
stems and pit.
18-26 hrs.
Breads, baked
goods and snacks.
Citrus Fruits
Peel if desired.
Slice 3⁄8” thick.
6-12 hrs.
Flavorings when
powdered.
Cranberries
Wash and remove
stems. Dip in
boiling water until
skins crack.
10-18 hrs.
Breads, baked
goods, snacks, ice
cream, yogurt.
Coconut
Remove dark outer
skin, slice 3⁄8” thick.
3-8 hrs.
Cakes, cookies,
desserts and
granola.
Fruit Drying Chart
Figs
Remove stems
and halve.
8-15 hrs.
Fillings, cakes,
puddings, breads
and cookies.
Grapes
Leave whole,
remove stems.
10-36 hrs.
(Un-blanched)
6-10 hrs.
(Blanched)
Raisins; use in
baked goods,
cereals and
snacks.
Kiwi
Peel, slice 3⁄8" to
1⁄2" thick.
5-12 hrs. Snacks.
Lemon Powder Zest of rind. 8-12 hrs.
Seasoning rubs,
marinade.
Mangos
Remove skin, slice
3⁄8" thick from
seed.
6-16 hrs.
Snacks, cereals
and baked goods.
Melons
Remove skin and
seeds, slice 1⁄2"
thick.
8-20 hrs. Snacks.
Nectarines
Quarter or slice
3⁄8" to 1⁄2" thick.
Pre-treat.
6-16 hrs.
Snacks, desserts
and baked goods.
Oranges, limes,
lemons
Slice 1/4" thick. 2-12 hrs.
Crafts, snacks,
baking.
Peaches
Peel if desired.
Halve or quarter.
Pre-treat.
6-16 hrs.
Snacks, breads,
cookies, fritters
and granola.
Pineapple
Peel, core and
slice 3⁄8" to 1⁄2"
thick.
6-12 hrs.
Snacks, baked
goods, baked
granola.
Plums, Prunes
Halve or quarter
and remove pit.
8-16 hrs.
Snacks, cookies,
muns, bread and
granola.
Rhubarb
Slice in 1" lengths.
Steam until
slightly tender.
6-14 hrs.
Pies, tarts and
other desserts.
Strawberries
Halve or slice 1⁄2"
thick.
6-12 hrs.
Snacks, cereals
and baked goods.
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