How to Make Dried Apple Slices in the Dehydrator Slice and soak apples in lemon juice and cinnamon. Arrange on dehydrator trays and set temp on low or 145F. Start dehydrator and let apples dry for 6-8 hours. Depending on your dehydrator, you may need more or less time or may need to rotate the trays.
How do you pretreat apples for dehydration?
Besides a food dehydrator and apples, you only need a knife, acidulated water (water with vinegar or lemon juice) and jars for storage. Plan for about 15 minutes to slice the apples and arrange them on the trays. Then it will take about 12 hours to dehydrate the apples in the food dehydrator.
Should apples be peeled before dehydrating?
Wash your apples and if you'd like, peel them. It's not necessary but some people prefer to peel apples before dehydrating them. Core the apples and slice them into either rings or traditional slices. Keep the slices pretty thin.
How long do you soak apples before dehydrating?
Add your sliced apples and soak for about 10 minutes. Remove the apples, rinse with clean water, pat dry with a kitchen towel, and place on your drying screens. Treat with lemon water: Mix 1 cup of bottled lemon juice with 1 cup of cold water. Add your sliced apples and soak for 10 minutes.
How do you pretreat fruit before dehydrating?
Pretreat fruit pieces by dipping in an ascorbic acid, citric acid, lemon juice or sodium metabisulfite solution. When dry, allow fruit to condition for four to 10 days before packaging for storage. Package dried fruits in tightly sealed containers and store in a cool, dry place.
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