Drying Guide - EZDRY EPD60W Manuel D'instructions

DRYInG GUIDe

DryiNg frUits
Preparation: Wash fruits well and remove any bruised or over ripe portions. Peel if desired.
Remove pits from fruits such as prunes, cherries, apricots, etc.
Fruits that have been artificially waxed to prevent moisture loss should always be peeled.
Peeling is optional with other fruits.
Most fruits can be placed directly on the drying trays as they are prepared. However,
apples, apricots, pears and peaches turn brown when the cut surfaces are exposed to
the air due to oxidation and the continuous reaction of enzymes. these fruits may be
pretreated to slow this browning and prevent loss of vitamins A and C.
food
Pare, core & cut into ¼" slices or rings. May be sprinkled with
Apples
cinnamon if desired.
Wash, cut in half, slice and remove pit. Push in backs dry skin
Apricots
side down.
Bananas Peel & cut into 1/8" slices.
Berries Leave whole. For wax skin berries pretreat by crazing.
Remove stems & pits. Cut in half & place skin side down & sticky
Cherries
on tray. Will be like raisins, watch to prevent over drying.
Cranberries same process as berries.
Wash, cut out blemishes, quarter & spread one layer deep, skin
Figs
side down.
Wash, remove stems & cut in half or leave whole, skin side
Grapes
down. Blanching will reduce drying time by 50%.
nectarines Wash, pit and peel. Cut into 3/8" slices, dry skin side down.
Peaches Wash, pit and peel-if desired 1/4" slices.
Pears Wash, remove core, peel 1/4" slices, or 1/4 the pear.
Persimmons Wash, remove cap & peel 1/4" slices.
Peel, remove fibrous eyes and core. Cut into 1/4" slices or
Pineapple
wedges.
Wash, cut in half, remove pit and pop the back to expose more
Prune Plums
surface to the air.
Rhubarb Wash, cut into 1" lengths.
strawberries Wash, cut off caps, slice 1/4" thick.
Watermelon Cut off rind, cut into wedges and remove seeds.
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preparation test time
7-15
Pliable
hours
20-28
Pliable
hours
Leathery or 6-10
Crisp hours
10-15
Leathery
hours
Leathery & 13-21
sticky hours
10-12
Pliable
hours
22-30
Pliable
hours
22-30
Pliable
hours
8-16
Pliable
hours
8-16
Pliable
hours
8-16
Pliable
hours
11-19
Leathery
hours
10-18
Pliable
hours
8-16
Leathery
hours
6-10
Leathery
hours
Leathery & 7-15
sticky hours
Pliable & 8-10
sticky hours