By dehydrating fruit at home, an individual can transforms seasonal fruits into snacks that can be stored in the pantry for many months. In order to properly dehydrate fruit at home, an individual must find the correct amounts of temperature and time to apply to each type of fruit. If the temperature is too low, the fruit will most likely spoil due to the moisture in the fruit not drying fast enough.
Alternatively, if the temperature is too high, the fruit will lose it’s flavor and textures due to the intense heat. The provided chart make clear which types of fruits should be exposed to which temperatures in order to achieve the best drying results. The various temperature settings for each type of fruit is important due to the differences in each type of fruit.
How to Dry Fruit at Home
For instance, berries will dry best at a gentler air temperature then fruits like citrus or melon, which contain a high amount of water. The chart categorizes these fruits into five different categories according to the temperatures at which they should dry. By using the proper temperature range, the fruit will not cook during the dehydration process, and the process will preserve its color and taste.
Additionally, the thickness of the fruit slices will impact the length of time that the dehydration process take to complete. For instance, a quarter inch apple ring will dry faster