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Apples* FirmVarieties: Graven
Stein,GrannySmith,
Jonathan,Winesap,
RomeBeauty,Newton.
Apricots* BlenheimlRoyalmost
common.Tikon alsogood.
Wash, peelif desired,core andslice 4-8 hours Pliableto crisp. Dried
into 118"slices, applesstore bestwhen
they are slightlycrisp.
Wash, halve,andremove pits. 18-24hours Soft, pliable.
Bananas* FirmVarieties Peelandcut into I/4" slices. 17-24hours. Pliableto crisp.
Cherries Lambert,RoyalAnn,
Napoleon,Van or Bing.
Nectarines Freestone Varieties.
and Peaches*
Wash andremove stems.Halveand 18-24hours. Pliableandleathery.
remove pits.
Halveandremove pits. Peelingis 24-36 hours Pliableandleathery.
optional but resultsin better-looking
dried fruit.
Pears* Bartlett Peel,halveandcore. 24-36 hours Soft andpliable.
Pineapple Fresh or canned. Wash, peel and remove thorny eyes. Canned: Soft and pliable.
Slice length wise and remove the small 14-18 hours
core. Cut crosswise into I/2" slices. Fresh:
12-16 hours
Orange and
Lemon Peel
Tomatoes
Selectrough-skinnedfruit.
Do not dry the peelof fruit
marked"color added".
Wash well. Thinly peel the outer 1/16
to I/8" of the peel. Do not use the
white bitter pith under the peel.
I-2 hours
Plum,Roma o Halve,removeseeds.Placetomatoes ° 12-18hours
skinside upon rack. Prickskins.
Tough to brittle.
Tough to crisp.
Tough to brittle.Carrots DanversHalf Long, Do not usecarrots with woody fiber or 4-8 hours
Imperator, Red Cored pithy core. Wash, trim tops and peel if
Chantenay desired. Slice crosswise or diagonally
in I/4" slices. Steam blanch for 3 min.
Hot Peppers
Ancho, Anaheim Wash, halveandseed.Prick
skinseveraltimes.
Rinse in cold water. Leavestems on
until leavesare dry, then discard.
4-6 hours
Podsshould appearshriv-
eled, dark red andcrisp.
I-3 hours Brittle and crumbly.Parsley, Hint,
CUantro, Sage,
Oregano
Basil Cut leaves 3 to 4" from top of plant 2-5 hours Brittle and crumbly.
just asbudsappear.Rinseleavesin
cold water.
*Fruits requiring an antioxidant to prevent discoloration and loss of nutrients. Refer to the notes on page I I for
spedfic methods.
** 12 Hour Offwill not occur during drying functions.
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