Fruit drying guidelines, Average food preparation drying time uses – Nesco Food Dehydrator User Manual
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Fruit Drying Guidelines
Expect a variance in the time needed to dry different fruits. Drying times are affect-
ed by the size of the load, fruit thickness, the moisture content of the food itself,
as well as other variables discussed in Drying Time, page 10. If pre-treatment is
suggested, use one of the pre-treatments indicated on page 14. The guidelines
below are general. For the most accurate drying times, keep records of your own
specific experiences in the space provided under each general time guideline in the
table below.
1. Spread fruits in single layers unless otherwise noted.
2. Usual drying temperature is 135°F (57°C)
Average
Food
Preparation Drying
Time
Uses
Apples
Pare, core, cut in 3/8"
4-10 hrs.
Applesauce, pies, cobblers
rings. Pre- treat
snacks, breads and cookies
Apricots
Cut in half, remove pit
8-16 hrs.
Desserts, muesli, meat dishes
and cut in quarters.
pies and sauces
Pre-treat
Bananas
Peel, cut in 3/8" slices
6-12 hrs.
Snacks, baby food, granola,
or divide lengthwise
cookies, and banana bread
Blueberries
Wash and remove stems.
10-18 hrs.
Breads, baked goods, snacks
Dip into boiling water for
ice cream, yogurt and muesli
1-2 minutes
Canned
Dip in boiling water
6-12 hrs.
snacks, breads,granola
Fruit
Drain well. If small, place
on mesh screen.
Cherries
Wash, remove stems and pit
18-26 hrs.
Breads, baked goods
and snacks
Citrus
Peel, if desired.
6-12 hrs.
Flavorings when powdered
Fruits
Slice 3/8" thick
Coconut
Remove dark outer skin,
3-8 hrs.
Cakes, cookies,
slice 3/8" thick. Dry at 110°F
desserts and granola
Cranberries
Wash and remove stems.
10-18 hrs.
Breads, baked goods, snacks
Dip into boiling water for
ice cream, yogurt and muesli
1-2 minutes
Figs
Remove stems and halve
8-15 hrs
Fillings, cakes, puddings,
breads and cookies