How to Made Dehydrate Fruit at Home –  Dried fruits, a healthy alternative to caloric desserts.

Dried fruits are an ideal sweet to replace extremely caloric desserts. And if you like dried fruits, it would be good to know that you can prepare them yourself, and you don’t necessarily have to buy them from the store. In this article, we teach you how to dehydrate fruit at home. Strawberries, apples, peaches, apricots, bananas, figs or plums… all these dried fruits are real delights! Dehydrating fruit has many benefits. It provides much of the vitamins, minerals and fiber present in fresh fruit, but in more concentrated amounts. Although all varieties of dried fruit are available in the market, if you prepare them yourself you can ensure that they do not contain additional ingredients, such as sugar, oil, sulphites or other preservatives. 

Dried fruits in the oven Dried fruits in the microwave oven Dried fruits in the sun What to consider when dehydrating fruit at home Dried fruits in the oven To dehydrate them in the oven, the fruits are placed on paper baked, in the stove pan. First, wash the fruits well, checking that they are healthy and do not show signs of damage or damage. Remove the pits or seeds, as appropriate, after which they are wiped and cut into pieces or slices of similar size. They sit in the tray with space between them. Heat the oven to 40-60 degrees Celsius and insert the tray. If there is a fan, it is recommended to use it to ensure air circulation. If not, keep the oven door ajar. The approximate time for dehydration is between 6 and 10 hours. This depends a lot on the type of fruit, the thickness of the slices and the final texture you want. Dried fruit in the microwave This is the fastest method, although it requires more care, because there is also a high risk of burning the fruit. As in the previous process, it is necessary to select, wash, clean and dry the desired fruits. Cut them into thin slices or halves. Place them on a microwavable plate with space between them. Program an approximate time of 30-45 minutes depending on the oven. Periodically check the degree of dehydration, to avoid burning the fruits and to obtain their uniform drying. Fruits dried in the sun It is the traditional method, used from grandparents. Everything in this case depends on the weather conditions. Prepare the fruit and place it on parchment paper. Cover them with cheesecloth to avoid contact with outside insects. Put them in a place where they get direct sun. The ideal temperature is around 30 degrees Celsius and it is necessary to turn the fruit every 12 hours. In this case, it may take 2-5 days to dry. At night it is recommended to put them in the house. Things to consider when dehydrating fruit at home Some fruits contain more water than others and take longer to dry. That is why it is recommended to dry each type of fruit separately. Cutting the fruit determines the time and final texture. The finer it is cut, the faster it dries and the crispier it is. Dehydrating at far too high temperatures shortens the whole process, but also increases the risk of frying, cooking or burning the fruit. In addition, vitamins are lost. Predictions for the period April 1 – 7, 2023 Cutting the fruit determines the time and final texture. The finer it is cut, the faster it dries and the crispier it is. Dehydrating at far too high temperatures shortens the whole process, but also increases the risk of frying, cooking or burning the fruit. In addition, vitamins are lost. Predictions for the period April 1 – 7, 2023 Cutting the fruit determines the time and final texture. The finer it is cut, the faster it dries and the crispier it is. Dehydrating at far too high temperatures shortens the whole process, but also increases the risk of frying, cooking or burning the fruit. In addition, vitamins are lost.
How to dehydrate fruit at home. Dried fruits, a healthy alternative to caloric desserts.

Date: 3/31/2023

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